Prior to the American Revolution, colonists were sent by the British to set sail from England and arrive in America. As they arrived, the colonists made a policy of self-government. The ideas produced from this policy helped develop the modern day American government, as it also broke the English political tradition. For example, in July of 1619, the House of Burgesses in Virginia formed, which is a form of democracy. Then later, in November of 1620 the mayflower compact was written and signed which is a form of self-government. The House of Burgesses was the first body of the legislative branch in the democratic government. On July, 1619 twenty-two people met at The House of Burgesses to vote on the laws that they would establish in their
