Question

how did the virginia house of burgesses differ from the government that was established by the mayflower compact? a the house of burgesses was a representative assembly. b the house of burgesses established a direct democracy. c the house of burgesses developed before jamestown was formed. d the house of burgesses included democratic participation from women

Explanation:

The Mayflower Compact created a direct democracy where all male colonists participated directly in governance. The Virginia House of Burgesses, by contrast, was a representative assembly where elected delegates acted on behalf of the colonists. Option B is incorrect because the House of Burgesses was representative, not direct democracy. Option C is wrong as Jamestown was founded in 1607, and the House of Burgesses was established in 1619, after Jamestown. Option D is false because women were excluded from participating in the House of Burgesses.

Answer:

A. The House of Burgesses was a representative assembly.