Patrick Henry in the video
Did Patrick Henry like the king?
He did not like the king!
What was America called before it was America?
13 colonies.
what was the famous phrase used to express the urgency for freedom from the British rule?
"Give me liberty, or give me death"
What is death?
Patrick Henry concludes his speech by emphasizing his willingness to accept this outcome if liberty is not achieved.
what is taxation without representation?
This British action prompted Henry's call for resistance and led to his famous speech.
Why didn't Patrick Henry want to talk to the king and solve things?
Because he knew he wouldn't listen, just like he did in the past.
When did The Revolutionary War start?
April 19, 1775.
What is the second Virginia convention?
Henry compares the situation with Britain to this metaphorical state.
What is fight?
Henry claims that the "battle is not to the strong alone," but rather to those who are willing to do this.
What are petitions and appeals?
In his speech, Henry asserts that these tools have been ineffective against British oppression.
Why did Patrick Henry choose rather to die?
Because he would rather die with freedom and liberty than oppression.
What was a big thing Patrick Henry was leading?
Henry became one of Virginia's leading advocates for independence.
What is peaceful negotiation?
This key emotion Henry evokes to motivate his audience is often associated with the desire for freedom.
what is fear?
This emotion is described as a crucial motivator for the fight against tyranny in Henry's speech.
What is "the war is inevitable"?
Henry's use of this phrase underscores his belief that the time for action is now.
What was the response to when he said "Shall we gather strength by resolution and inaction?"
"The war is inevitable-and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come."
What was Patrick Henry the first governor of?
He was the first governor of independent Virginia.
What important events happened in Patrick Henry's life?
He helped create the First Continental Congress.
What is a rhetorical question?
Henry uses this type of rhetorical question to challenge the complacency of his audience.
Who are the delegates of Virginia?
This group of people does Henry specifically address in his speech, urging them to take a stand.
What was Patrick Henry's greatest accomplishment?
Henry is best known for his famous declaration, "Give me liberty or give me death,".
Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired?
The first shots of the Revolutionary War are fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts.
What were Patrick Henry's last words?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
What is "diplomacy"?
Henry argues that the colonists have "no more" of this option left when it come to British oppression.
Henry references this entity to emphasize the inevitability of conflict with Britain.