1 janv. 1609 - Establishment of The House of Burgesses
Description:
The House of Burgesses, established in 1619 in the Virginia Colony, was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America. This institution provided a model for representative governance in the English colonies, allowing settlers to have a voice in their own affairs, particularly in local and colonial taxation and laws.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1609
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 417 ans