Patrick Henry in the video
America/War
Famous things about Patrick Henry
Revolutionary Rhetoric
Revolutionary Rhetoric pt.2
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Did Patrick Henry like the king?

He did not like the king!

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What was America called before it was America?

13 colonies.

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what was the famous phrase used to express the urgency for freedom from the British rule?

"Give me liberty, or give me death"

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What is death?

Patrick Henry concludes his speech by emphasizing his willingness to accept this outcome if liberty is not achieved.

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what is taxation without representation?

This British action prompted Henry's call for resistance and led to his famous speech.

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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.

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When did The Revolutionary War start?

April 19, 1775.

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What is the second Virginia convention?

Henry compares the situation with Britain to this metaphorical state.

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What is fight?

Henry claims that the "battle is not to the strong alone," but rather to those who are willing to do this.

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What are petitions and appeals?

In his speech, Henry asserts that these tools have been ineffective against British oppression.

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Why did Patrick Henry choose rather to die?

Because he would rather die with freedom and liberty than oppression.

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What was a big thing Patrick Henry was leading?

 Henry became one of Virginia's leading advocates for independence.

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What is peaceful negotiation?

This key emotion Henry evokes to motivate his audience is often associated with the desire for freedom.

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what is fear?

This emotion is described as a crucial motivator for the fight against tyranny in Henry's speech.

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What is "the war is inevitable"?

Henry's use of this phrase underscores his belief that the time for action is now.

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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."

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What was Patrick Henry the first governor of?  

He was the first governor of independent Virginia.

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What important events happened in Patrick Henry's life?

He helped create the First Continental Congress.

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What is a rhetorical question?

Henry uses this type of rhetorical question to challenge the complacency of his audience.

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Who are the delegates of Virginia?

This group of people does Henry specifically address in his speech, urging them to take a stand.

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What was Patrick Henry's greatest accomplishment?

Henry is best known for his famous declaration, "Give me liberty or give me death,".

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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.

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What were Patrick Henry's last words?

"Give me liberty, or give me death!"

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What is "diplomacy"?

Henry argues that the colonists have "no more" of this option left when it come to British oppression.

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What is "the chains of bondage"?

Henry references this entity to emphasize the inevitability of conflict with Britain.