Why was the house of burgesses significant in colonial america? it was the first example of representative government in the colonies. it was first to establish the separation of governmental powers. its leader was the only elected governor in the colonies. its members were elected by freemen in pennsylvania.

It was the first example of representative government in the colonies.

Explanation:

In 1619, the Virginia Company created the House of Burgesses, which was modeled after the English Parliament, and intended to establish a local government for the colonists. It was important  because it was the first elected law making body in America, and it meant the beginning of representative government in the US.

many women had to remain at home while husbands found work.

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