The first representative legislative body in British North America was called

a. The House of Virginia
b. The House of Jamestown
c. The House of King James
d. The House of Burgesses
e. The House of Richmond

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Disclaimer: This question is just for testing your knowledge of AP US History… it is not intended to be a “sample question” from the AP US History Exam! That’s what APUSH practice tests are for.


d. The House of Burgesses

The House of Burgesses was established by The Virginia Company in 1619 and was North America’s first legislative body made up of elected representatives.

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