What was significant about the House of Burgesses?
(1 point)
Responses
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
The correct answer is:
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.