Why Was The Capitol Building Important

“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” That speech was spoken by Patrick Henry to the citizens of the city of colonial Williamsburg. Now, colonial Williamsburg is a great place for anybody to go to learn about the historical significance of the city during the times of the revolutionary war. One of the many historic buildings in Colonial Williamsburg is the Capitol Building. It was important in the times of the revolution and is still important today as well. Also, it reflects on colonial Williamsburg’s motto “that the future may learn from the past. “Between the Bruton Parish Church, the Capitol Building, the Governor’s Palace, and the Magazine, the Capitol should get a commemorative coin in its honor. …show more content…
The House of Burgesses was a group of men, two men from each settlement, and it was the first elected legislative body of government in the world. They declared independence from Brittan and helped write many important documents throughout and after the revolutionary war. The General Court is the only court where they could have court for serious crimes including theft and murder. The Governor’s Council is a group of Virginia’s wealthiest men that advised the governor or his deputy on all executive decisions. Unlike the Capitol, the other three buildings did not play roles as important as the Capitol’s role. Having those three important groups in the Capitol makes the Capitol important in colonial times. In conclusion, there should be a commemorative coin made for the