When the House of Burgesses was created in Virginia in 1619,
A. it gave settlers full political control of their colony.
B. landowning women colonists were allowed to vote.
C. it put an end to a violent uprising by disgruntled colonists.
D. colonists were given a share of local political representation.
E. it recommended that Virginia declare independence from England.
Answer: D
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