In the early 1800s for phrenologists believe that a person's character could be determined from the shape of what?

the shape of their skull

Explanation: Phrenologists were largely pseudo scientists who attempted to establish a biological basis for differences between the races. This burgeoning science was used to buttress theories of racial inferiority.

first representative government in british america called virginia assembly

the scientific revolution brought us a renewed understanding of humanity and our place in the universe, new scientific equipment, and new laws as a basis for future scientific discovery.