Virginia House of Burgesses
First colonial agreement among the people to abide by the rules
First colonial law-making group
First elected colonial government
Contributed to development a representative democracy
in the American colonies
Laid the foundation for self-government in the colonies
Allowed colonists to have a say in their own governance
Inspired future acts of resistance against British rule
Set a precedent for representative government in America
Led to the creation of other legislative bodies in the colonies
Helped foster a sense of unity among the colonists