Question

statement by the virginia convention, formerly known as the house of burgesses, 1774

1. which of the following actions by the colonists is most similar to the one recommended in the excerpt above?

(a) the actions taken by the massachusetts legislature in response to the passing of the townshend acts
(b) the colonists actions in boston that led to the boston massacre
(c) the formation of the committees of correspondence because it fostered colonial unity against the british
(d) the boston tea party because it involved destroying property that was a symbol of british authority

1. the statement that \british subjects in america are entitled to the same rights and privileges as their fellow subjects possess in britain\ indicates that the writers of this document believed that colonists should

(a) purchase more goods from british merchants
(b) declare independence before the british took any further actions
(c) have representation in setting their own internal economic policies
(d) demand that parliament reduce their overall level of taxes

Explanation:

1. The Committees of Correspondence were about colonial - wide cooperation against British rule, which is likely similar to the action recommended in the Virginia Convention statement. The Massachusetts legislature's response to the Townshend Acts was more local - level legislative action. The Boston Massacre - related actions were more spontaneous and violent incidents. The Boston Tea Party was a more direct act of property - destruction.
2. Claiming equal rights as British subjects in Britain implies that colonists should have a say in setting their own internal economic policies through representation, as British subjects in Britain had representation in Parliament. It doesn't imply buying more goods, declaring independence prematurely, or just demanding tax - reduction.

Answer:

1. C. The formation of the Committees of Correspondence because it fostered colonial unity against the British
2. C. have representation in setting their own internal economic policies