Open Access
American Research Journal of History and Culture
ISSN (Online): 2379-2914
DOI: 10.46568/arjhc
Virginia: The Key to America
Abstract
In a broad survey of the American founding, the author argues that Virginia was the indispensable state necessary to
accomplish pivotal events like the American independence movement, successfully prosecuting the Revolutionary War,
creating a government for the new republican nation, and maintaining her independence in the War of 1812. In order
to make this argument, “Virginia: The Key to America” focuses on Virginia’s unmatched contributions to articulating
the principles and aspirations of American independence, it’s crucial location and participation in the revolutionary
war effort, and finally, its cohort of talented political leadership ready to steer America’s journey through the founding
period.
