How Virginia Set the Stage for the Declaration

Step into revolutionary Williamsburg and witness the moment Virginia helped change history. This episode explores the Fifth Virginia Convention, where delegates made the bold, unanimous decision to break from Britain and call for independence. Discover how this pivotal vote set the stage for the Declaration of Independence, ignited a movement across the colonies, and revealed the courage, unity, and conviction that helped launch a new nation.

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