The House of Burgesses "In 1619, the Virginia Company agreed to create a legislative assembly. This became the House of Burgesses, the first legislative assembly in
the American colonies. It's first meeting brought together 22 elected representatives in Jamestown on July 30th 1619. Members met once a
year with the royal governor."
Why would members of the House of Burgesses most likely meet?
A.) to approve laws passed in England
B.) to choose a representative in Parliament
C.) to appoint governors of other colonies
D.) to make decisions about local laws and taxes