Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death Speech
Where did his speech take place?
Richmond, Virginia
When was Patrick Henry born?
He was born on May 29th, 1736
How many wives did he have?
2
When did his speech take place?
March 23, 1775
Where was Patrick Henry born?
Hanover Country, Virginia
How many children did Patrick Henry have?
18
What were the overall tones of his speech?
Respectful, enthusiastic and confident
What was Patrick Henry's job at 15 years old?
He began working as a clerk for a local merchant.
What was his first major law case?
His first major legal law case was the Parson's Cause in 1763.
What is the main argument of the speech?
"We must fight."
Patrick Henry's school education consisted of-?
A few years of public school, then being home-schooled and tutored by his father
What happened to Patrick Henry's first wife and what did he do to her?
Patrick made a room for her in the basement of Scotchtown, where she was cared for by an enslaved servant, and sometimes restrained. It is believed she took her own life. They were worried about her being the devil in disguise.
What is a metaphor given in the speech?
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experiences."
(comparing experiences to a lamp)
When did Patrick Henry become a lawyer?
1760
When did Patrick marry his first wife Sarah?
He was 18 years old