Austin Gibbs
Text analysis of Petition of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the House of Commons
Who is writing?
The Virginia House of Burgesses
Who is the audience?
The House of Commons, aka the knights and citizens of great Brittan
Who do the writer[s] represent?
The House of Burgesses represents the best interest of the people
What is being said, argued and/or requested?
What is being requested is that the British “people” should not be taxed with out consent of the representatives chosen by the people. Who should also be acquainted wit the circumstances.
How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
It is being requested in a “respectful manner but with decent firmness”
What proof and or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
“And the remonstrants do not discern by what distinction they can be deprived of that sacred birthright and most valuable inheritance by their fellow subjects, nor with what propriety they can be taxed or affected in their estates by the Parliament” what they’re saying is that its their birthright or freedom not to be taxed of have their estates affected by parlament.
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