Question

Which of the following was included in Patrick Henry’s Virginia Resolves? A. Colonists could be taxed only by colonial assemblies b. Colonists should refuse to provide housing to British soldiers in Virginia c. A government’s purpose is to protect people’s nature rights d. A government does not have the responsibility to protect its citizens

Answer 1

A. Colonists could be taxed only by colonial assemblies.

The Virginia Resolves was a declaration against the taxation issued by Great Britain. The document argued that Great Britain had no right to tax the colonists because there was no representation in Parliament. The document further states that anyone who aided tax collectors would be considered an enemy of the colonies and the Patriots. This document laid out the Patriot cause and beliefs regarding the taxation policies.

The Virginia Resolves is one of many documents creating arguments for rebellion against the British government. This document along with Common Sense, the work of the Committees of Correspondence, and the Declaration of Independence all contributed to the ideology that led to the American Revolution. These documents were rooted in Enlightenment ideas which drove the Revolution.