Patrick Henry 1
In his opening, how does Patrick Henry describe the question before the House?
He considers it a question of freedom or slavery.
In the Introduction to his arguments, name 1 of 3 things that Thomas Paine asks the reader to do before he reads the pamphlet?
To rid himself of prejudice, prepossession, and to permit his own reason and feelings to determine his judgement
After recounting the failure of all peaceful measures, Henry declares that colonists must do what?
They must fight.
Paine argues that dependence on GB directly involves the continent in [ ].
European wars and conflicts
“For if they cannot conquer us, they cannot [ ] us.”
Govern
Henry states that keeping his opinions back for fear of giving offense would be an act of disloyalty towards whom?
The Majesty of Heaven (God)
Paine uses a metaphor to describe even a small division in the colonies at that point in time would affect the future. What is the metaphor?
A name engraved with a pin in the tender rind of a young oak, which grows into a large wound on the mature tree
What counterarguments from his opponents does Patrick Henry address about the colonies’ ability to fight Britain?
That the colonies are weak and unable to cope with a more formidable adversary
What happened to the trade of the colonies whenever a war breaks out between GB and any foreign power?
It goes to ruin because of its connection to Britain.
Paine refutes the idea of Britain as the “parent country” by stating that [ ] is the parent country of America.
Europe
To what mythological figures does Henry allude to when he warns against indulging in the illusions of hope?
The Sirens
Using an analogy (metaphor), how does Paine refute the argument that America’s past flourishing under British rule means the connection is necessary for future happiness?
By comparing it to a child who thrived on milk should never eat meat
What metaphor does Henry use to describe the oppressive measures forged by the British ministry?
Chains that are meant to bind and rivet
Paine argues that if a person has suffered great losses at the hands of the British and can still seek reconciliation they have the heart of a [ ] and the spirit of a sycophant.
Coward
What phrase do some “gentlemen cry?”
Peace, peace
How many people does Henry say are armed with the holy cause of liberty?
Three million people
What two things does Paine claim plead for separation with the “weeping voice of nature?”
The blood of the slain and the weeping voice of nature itself.
Besides their own numbers, who does Henry believe will aid the colonists in their fight?
A just God
What geographical feature does Paine offer as “a strong and natural proof” that Britain should not rule America?
The great distance at which the Almighty has placed between the colonies and GB
Henry poses a series of rhetorical questions such as, “Will it be the next week, or the next year?” to argue against what?
Waiting to become stronger before fighting
List 1 of 4 actions Henry says the colonists have taken to avert the conflict with Britain?
Petitioned, remonstrated, supplicated, prostrated
How does Paine counter the argument that reconciliation is a duty because the colonists are of English descent?
He points out that William the Conqueror was a Frenchman, so by that logic, English should be governed by France.
To emphasize the immediacy of the conflict, what does Henry claim about “Our Brethren?”
They are already in the field.
Paine compares all plans and proposals made prior to the start of the hostilities to what now-useless items?
The almanacs of the last year
In Common Sense, what question does Paine ask to which the answer is "Nothing."
"But admitting that we are all of English descent, what does it amount to?"