Why did Patrick Henry march troops toward Williamsburg?
To fight the British
To take over the government
To protect the citizens
To pay for munitions seized by the royal government
Answer
To resist the British seizure of the colony's gunpowder supply, Patrick Henry organized and led a militia to march on Williamsburg, the capital of Virginia. This bold action aimed to pressure the royal governor, Lord Dunmore, and assert the rights of the colonists in preserving their arms and ammunition essential for self-defense and potentially armed resistance against oppressive British policies.
Revolutionary Rhetoric: Unmasking Patrick Henry's Words
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