What Was the Reaction to the Virginia Resolves

question 4

Multiple Choice

What was the reaction to the Virginia Resolves?

• A) Virginia's political leaders viewed them as moderate and necessary measures.
• B) Few people discussed the Virginia Resolves outside of Virginia.
• C) The crown adopted some of the resolves after protest from the colonists.
• D) Colonists saw them as radical because newspapers printed all seven resolutions.

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