In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence. On April 18, 1780, the state capital was moved from the colonial capital of Williamsburg to Richmond, to provide a more centralized location for Virginia's increasing westerly population, as well as to isolate the capital from British attack. The latter motive proved to be in vain, and in 1781, under the command of Benedict Arnold, Richmond was burned by British troops, causing Governor Thomas Jefferson to flee as the Virginia militia, led by Sampson Mathews, defended the city. COUNT 10
QSN1 What year did Patrick Henry give his speech? ANS1 1775 QSN2 What happened on April 18, 1780? ANS2 the state capital was moved from the colonial capital of Williamsburg to Richmond QSN3 What did Patrick Henry's speech encourage to happen? ANS3 Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence QSN4 What's one reason the capital was moved to Richmond? ANS4 to isolate the capital from British attack QSN5 Who was Governor of Virginia in 1781 ANS5 Thomas Jefferson QSN6 What did Patrick Henry's famous speech persuade Virginians to send delegates to? ANS6 First Continental Congress QSN7 What was the capital of Virginia prior to Richmond? ANS7 Williamsburg QSN8 What general led the troops that burned Richmond? ANS8 Benedict Arnold QSN9 Who led the militia that defended Richmond? ANS9 Sampson Mathews QSN10 Who was the governor of Virginia in 1781? ANS10 Thomas Jefferson