How Did The Colonists Influence The Development Of America

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The colonists also came up with yet another development for the new English America. Not only did they want people to come to the Americas they wanted to make the new world their home. By settling with the government they also implemented to starting a legislative body known as the House of Burgesses. The people that represented the new legislative body we landowners elected helped make laws for Virginia. In the colonies many of the colonist were looking for stability more money and accomplished territories.

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