Vocabulary
Define Assemblies
Law making bodies
What was the sugar act?
The sugar act taxed everything that incorporated sugar
George Washington was a burgess for which colony?
Virginia
What was the model for the colonies?
Virginia's assembly
Define Colonial Assemblies
Assemblies formed to govern colonies in America
How many colonies had royal governors?
8
Who was the first enslaved woman who published a poetry book, wrote a letter to George Washington, and urged freedom for slaves?
Phillis Wheatley
What occupation were most burgesses?
Most of the burgesses were wealthy planters
Define Parliament
British law-making body
What did John Peter Zenger's successful trial lead to?
The Freedom of Speech
What did the John Peter Zenger trial fo 1735 contribute to the people
Freedom of SPeech
How long did Henry Richard Lee serve in the House of Burgesses?
18 years
Define militia
Military voice made up of volunteers
Describe how election day was in the past
Noisy social occasions. Candidates used bribery. Voters yelled out their vote and candidates personally thanked people for their vote.
At what age was Thomas Jefferson elected burgess?
What are the requirements for the House of Burgesses?
A white man, owning a certain amount of land, and follows the protestant faith
Define delegate
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List the 4 plans for the government in the colonies
Mayflower Compact
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Maryland Toleration Act
Pennsylvania Frame of Government
Who contributed to the House of Burgesses but felt dissatisfied with his work?
Richard Henry Lee
What are the 5 responsibilities included in the House of Burgesses?
Printmaking, call for taxes, build roads, make land laws, raise money, and prepare for war