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"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
What are the famous words from Patrick Henry?
What state was Henry a governor for?
Virgina
What act did Henry respond to?
Stamp Act
Comports
To be in agreement with something
Henry helped to construct the state constitution
the Convention elected him the first governor of independent Virginia.
The king was looking for peace
(True/False)
False
Where and when was Henry born?
Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia on May 29, 1736.
Why does Henry enlist in war?
He wants to be a hero.
Subjugation
An act of sub joining or the state of being subjoined
Henry became one of Virginia's leading advocates for independence
How did Henry change the wolr?
Mr.Henry believed they could beat the Britsh Army
What was a strong belief Henry had?
Did Patrick Henry support slavery?
Henry purchased and sold slaves.
Why did Henry want to go to war?
Henry believed he too had a royal duty to lead his nation to glory in war
Accumulation
The acquisition or gradual gathering of something
1775
What year was the first shot of the war let off?
Was Patrick Henry a patriot or a loyalist?
Patriot
Who did Henry go to war with?
France
Formidable
Frightening
Why was Patrick Henry's speech so persuasive?
He used many different concepts to persuade an audience one of which was rhetorical appeals.
What war did this cause?
Revolutionary War
What religion did Henry believe in?
Catholic
What was Henry role in the war?
Wartime govner
Adversary
Rival
Henry's final words so effective and memorable
Henry's passion for his country is so strong that he is willing to lose his life for this cause.