What: The development of democracy in Colonial America with the Virginia House of Burgesses Why: Connection to SS components – Politics  Do Now: In what.

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What: The development of democracy in Colonial America with the Virginia House of Burgesses Why: Connection to SS components – Politics  Do Now: In what ways can people who live in the United States become involved with the government? Give examples.

Vocabulary  Democracy – a form of government in which power is held by the people either directly or indirectly through representation

I. Virginia House of Burgesses  In 1619, Virginia colonists met together at a church  These colonists formed the House of Burgesses, a group that would make and pass laws for the colony  The House was made up of the governor, his council and 15 other members who were elected by colonists  Men 17 years or older who owned land could vote the members to represent them