Virginia Resolves
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The Virginia Resolves were a series of resolutions passed on May 29, 1765, by the Virginia House of Burgesses in response to the Stamp Act 1765, which had imposed a tax on the British colonies in Nort
Patrick Henry's speech on the Virginia Resolves in the House of Burgesses on May 29, 1765
John Robinson, Jr. was an American politician and landowner in the colony of Virginia. Robinson served as Speaker of the House of Burgesses from 1738 until his death, the longest tenure in the history
Virginia Resolves
…may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it." When Patrick Henry paused after the vibrant portion of the speech, Speaker John Robinson stood and shouted, "Treason! Treason!". Patrick Henry at this point issued a semi-apology. Peyton Randolph later told his young cousin Thomas Jefferson…
Portrait by John Wollaston, c. 1755