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Virginia House of Burgesses
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first democratically-elected legislative body in British North America. This gave the chance for colonists to govern themselves. It appointed a governor for each American colony. These ideas helped bring about the American Revolutionary War. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was important because it was the first document to establish self-government in the New World. The Mayflower Compact was an early and successful attempt at democracy. It played a role in the shape of America. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was an armed rebellion in 1676 by Virginia settlers led by Nathaniel Bacon. It became a turning point for the way the laws of colonial Virginia distinguished people of different races. This kind of promoted African slavery in the United States. -
Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was when William of Orange took the English throne from James II in 1688. The colonists were temporarily freed of strict, anti-Puritan laws after King James was overthrown. The Glorious Revolution caused the 1689 Boston revolt, Leisler's Rebellion, and Mary's Protestant Rebellin, etc. -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials were a series of witchcraft cases brought before local magistrates in a settlement called Salem which was a part of the Massachusetts Bay colony in the 17th century. The Salem Witch Trials would be a pattern that would be repeated around the world, especially in the United States. They served as an object lesson in governance.
