The Birth of Representative Governance in Virginia

The video tutorial explores the evolution of governance in Virginia, highlighting the shift from English monarchy to a new form of limited government. It discusses the influence of the Magna Carta and Colonial Charter in rejecting absolute power, leading to the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses, the first elected representative body in America.

What was the main reason for the Virginia settlements to seek a new form of governance?

• To increase trade with England

• To establish a monarchy

• To have a say in their own government

• To expand their territory

Which historical document influenced the development of a limited government in Virginia?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What was the purpose of the Colonial Charter in the Virginia settlements?

• To establish trade routes

• To define the rights of the settlers

• To create a new currency

• To build a military force

What was the Virginia House of Burgesses known for?

• Being the first American university

• Establishing the first American bank

• Being the first elected representative body in the colonies

• Creating the first American constitution

In what year were the first steps towards a new government seen in Virginia?

• 1800

• 1776

• 1607

• 1619