"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience."
A metaphor
The British
Who were they fighting?
The revolutionary war
What did his speech cause?
Protest
Remonstrated
May 29, 1736
When was Patrick Henry born?
"We must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight!"
Repetition
Boston
13 colonies
How many colonies were there?
Supplication
Appeal
Studley, VA
Where was Patrick Henry born?
A respectful but demanding tone
What is the tone of the speech?
To inspire people to fight in the war
What was the point of the speech?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
What other 2 presidents were there for the whole thing?
Beg
Beseech
2
How many wives did he have?
"Majesty of Heaven"
Ethos
the President of the Virginia Convention
Who was the speech addressed to?
April 1775
When was the first shot at soldiers?
Accumulation
Gain
March 23, 1775
When did Patrick Henry make his speech?
"Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?"
Rhetorical
For them to fight
What did he want?
April 19, 1775
When did the war happen?
Eager
Insidious
June 6, 1799
When did Patrick Henry die?