What was most significant about the House of Burgesses during colonial times? The House of Burgesses gave the colonists a chance to govern themselves.
The House of Burgesses freed the colonists from the king’s authority.
The House of Burgesses appointed a governor for each American colony.
The House of Burgesses gave the king greater authority in the colonies.

It gave the colonists a chance to govern themselves.

Explanation:

Prior to the creation of House of Burgesses, almost all political decisions made on the British colonies in United states were directly controlled by the British Empire.

The creation of House of Burgesses in Virginia allowed the colonists to government themselves by creating their own legislative body along with a system where the people could appoint their own representatives that will create government programs on their behalf.

Even though the influence of British Empire still haven't fully disappeared, House of Burgesses allow the early colonists to govern themselves and make them able to learn to became more independent from the British empire.

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