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jan 1, 1619 - House of Burgesses

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House OF Burgesses:
representatives met first time in Virginia. Slaves brought to Jamestown. First assembly of people and modeled after English parliament.
First time ever that people in the New World have a running form of government. This was the first taste that will evolve into a need later on. (American Revolution)

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Date:

jan 1, 1619
Now
~ 406 years ago