Patrick Henry
What was Patrick Henry known as?
orator of liberty
the underdog
intro, thesis, purpose
preamble
origin of our right to liberty and rights to government
Locke's 2nd Treatise
1st
secretary of state
What was his best known speech?
Speech in the Virginia Convention
Writing during the war?
The Crisis
explain reasons for purpose
declaration
in favor of slavery abolishment
Mass. Slave Petition
2nd
Vice President
law
Death?
lost at sea
crimes king has committed
list of grievances
set forth their wish to become an independent "American" repuiblic
Malden statement of independence
3rd
President
What did he help write?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
"Common sense"1776
logical conclusion, statement of independence, action
conclusion
All men are created equally free and independent
Virginia declaration of rights
what did he teach himself
architecture
Famous line
Give me liberty or give me death
Famous line
These are the times that try mens soul
famous line
we hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal
may 25, 1774
Mass. Slave petition
what did he design
University of Virginia