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Virginia Moves to Independence in May 1776
A Virginia-led push culminates in May 1776 with the fifth Virginia Convention voting to instruct delegates to seek independence. Pendleton leads, Henry urges caution, and a declaration of rights and a plan for a new government are drafted. The Virginia resolves propel Congress toward forming the United States of America.
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Virginia
House of Burgesses
America
Edmund Pendleton
Dunmore
Norfolk
Josiah Parker
William Aylett
King William County
Augusta County
United Colonies
Cumberland County
John May
William Fleming
Umberland County
Continental Congress
Pendleton
Patrick Henry
Henry
Congress
Great Britain
North Carolina
United States of America
Free State
U.S
Philadelphia
Richard Henry Lee
Independence Hall