Virginia Resolves

The Virginia Resolves were a series of legislative resolutions passed by the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1765 in response to the Stamp Act, a tax imposed by Britain on the American colonies. The Resolves asserted that only the colonial assemblies had the right to tax the colonies, rejecting Britain's authority to impose taxes without local consent. They emphasized the need for rights and representation, fostering unity among the colonies against British policies. The Resolves played a significant role in the growing movement for American independence by challenging British control and advocating for colonial rights.