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Who was in charge at this time?
King George the III
What were the famous words said in Patrick's speech?
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Supplication
Appeal
Delusive
Well-founded
Spurned
reject with disdain or contempt
What was King George III known for?
The King who lost America, and his mind
Who is Patrick Henry?
A Lawyer and Governor
Beseech
Implore
Effortless
Idle
avoiding to work
Who was trapped and needed freedom?
The 13 colonies (America)
Who was Patrick's speech to?
The Virginia House of Burgesses
Inestimable
Immeasurable
Vigilant
Negligent
Base
to have a foundation
What was the speech responding to?
The rally the colonists to action against the British government
When did Patrick give his speech?
March 23, 1775
Formidable
Forbidding
Adversary
Ally
Rivet
hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement
What happened prior to the speech?
The Stamp Act
Where was Patrick's speech said?
Second Virginia Convention at St. John's Church in 1775
Gale
Sentiments
Disbelief
Implored
to desperately to do something