Question

the revolutionary americans exam american literature a / the revolutionary americans 7. what was the effect of patrick henrys speech to the virginia convention? it inspired the virginia legislators to vote for arming their colony against england. it sparked an immediate, nationwide rebellion of all the american colonies. it caused the virginia house of burgesses to reject the british stamp act. it provoked the virginia legislators to arrest patrick henry for treason.

Explanation:

Patrick Henry's speech at the Virginia Convention was a powerful call - to - action. It inspired the Virginia legislators to vote in favor of arming their colony against England, fueling the growing sentiment of resistance against British rule. The speech did not cause an immediate nationwide rebellion, nor was it related to the Stamp Act rejection, and Patrick Henry was not arrested for treason as a result of this speech.

Answer:

It inspired the Virginia legislators to vote for arming their colony against England.