Virginia Convention

The Virginia Convention was a series of meetings in 1774 and 1775 where Virginia’s leaders debated how to respond to British rule and injustices. It was a crucial step toward independence, as delegates discussed self-governance, organized military resistance, and ultimately decided to send delegates to the Continental Congress. The convention helped unify Virginians in their push for independence and laid the groundwork for forming a new nation. It was a key moment in the American Revolution, reflecting the shifting momentum toward establishing America’s own government separate from Britain.