The British colonization of the North American region spans from the late 16th century, these colonies were located in the north, central and south America, including the Caribbean islands. These colonies had religious freedom and exhibited a unique art identity common to the states.
The sprouting of democracy in America can be credited to the establishment of numerous institutions by Anglo-Americans. The American political reflection in the 18th century contained conceptions of rights and freedom that pushed their love for a better way of life. The first permanent English settlements were established in 1607 at Jamestown, Virginia. Apart from giving them land, The Virginia Company granted the colonialists the freedom to a colonial government, known as the House of Burgesses.
Virginia was the first royal colony and was the first state to have a representative government during the colonial era. The House of Burgesses covered the Colony of Virginia and later and after the Revolution, it became known as the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Other legislation bodies came up in other cities, similar to the House of Burgesses, these include the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. The Town meetings held by New England towns such as Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts were also an integral process of formation of the democratic process. These legislation bodies were the foundational stones through which the unique American identity was founded. Documents signed during these declarations and meetings were a stepping stone to a democratic government.