The american value of government by elected representatives of the people was first demonstrated by the

a. massachusetts body of liberties.
b. house of burgesses in jamestown.
c. fundamental orders of connecticut.
d. mayflower compact of plymouth colony.

The answer is: B. House of Burgesses in Jamestown.

House of Burgesses in Jamestown was part of colony in Virginia.

In their system of governance, they allow 11 plantations that exist in their territory to sent their representatives. These representatives than can come and meet with the governors of that area to discuss various type of legislation (such as taxation, rules regarding what products can be produced, etc)

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.