Patrick Henry Himself
Who is Patrick Henry?
A man who declared, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Who inspired people to fight for their freedom?
Patrick Henry
Is Patrick Henry a boy or girl?
Boy
How many children did Patrick Henry have?
11 kids
Which of his parents was an immigrant?
His father
Where did Patrick Henry first serve as governor?
Virginia
What did Patrick Henry want the colonies to do?
To form an army
What was the name of his speech?
Give me Liberty or Give me Death
Who was Patrick Henry's first wife?
Sarah Shelton
What was he a legal advocate of?
Bill of Rights
Patrick Henry served in this role at the Continental Congress in 1775
What is a delegate?
What did Patrick Henry believe?
It was better to die for freedom
What was Patrick Henry's profession before entering politics.
A lawyer
Who was Patrick Henry's second wife?
Dorthea Henry
a legal case dubbed the __________ made him famous
“Parsons’ Cause”
Henry was a prominent opponent of this British tax on paper goods.
What is the Stamp Act?
When were the first shots fired in Massachusetts?
April 1775
What was the event in 1776 that was influenced by his speech and activism.
The American Revolution
What instruments did he play?
violin and flute
Patrick Henry argued unsuccessfully against what?
U.S. Constitution.
He famously argued for individual liberties and rights in crafting these important American documents
What are the Bill of Rights?
What war occurred during 1775?
Revolutionary War
What was the year Patrick Henry gave his speech "Give me Liberty or Give me Death".
1775
When did Patrick Henry die?
June 6, 1779
Henry turned down who's attempt to appoint him secretary of state?
George Washingtons