Text Analysis Virginia Resolves on the Stamp Act 30 May 1765

Text Analysis Virginia Resolves on the Stamp Act 30 May 1765

Who is writing?
The author of Virginia resolves on the Stamp Act, 1765 is Patrick Henry

Who is the audience?
The audience is for the colonists and for the House of Burgesses of Virginia.

Who do the writers represent?
The writer represents what actions in the House of Burgesses make on the issue about no taxation without representation. The writer also represents the colony.

What is being said, argued, and/or requested?
In this primary document, the main issue that is being argued is how far the general assembly of the colony has power to enact laws for laying taxes and imposing duties payable to the pope.

How is it being said, argued, and/or requested?
This issue is being argued because the writer has the House of Burgesses of Virginia’s resolutions for “No taxation without representation”. He also has what King James granted.

What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
The proof and justification is being used to legitimize the request from the House of Burgesses of Virginia. They make the resolutions and makes a published widely in newspapers, with additional resolution and also makes some variations from publications to publication.