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 eligible colonists participated directly in governance. The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected representative assembly in the American colonies, where voters elected delegates to make laws on their behalf. Option B is incorrect because the House of Burgesses was representative, not direct democracy. Option C is wrong because 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 participation in the House of Burgesses.

Answer:

A. The House of Burgesses was a representative assembly.