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To show the colonists that war with Britain was their only option. Apex
-The argument that the colonists have tried to peacefully plead with Britain. -Figurative Language
-The argument that the colonists have tried to peacefully plead with Britain. -Figurative Language
to convince delegates to war from the coming British attack.
Patrick Henry was a vocal advocate for American independence from Great Britain. His fiery speeches, such as his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, inspired many colonists to join the revolutionary cause. He played a crucial role in persuading Virginians to support the revolution and was a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he helped shape early American policies.
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To show the colonists that war with Britain was their only option. Apex
The British had imposed a number of taxes upon the American colonists without allowing them to be represented in British parliament, and therefore having no say in the matter. As Patrick Henry put it, "No taxation without representation!"
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They would not gain freedom
-The argument that the colonists have tried to peacefully plead with Britain. -Figurative Language
-The argument that the colonists have tried to peacefully plead with Britain. -Figurative Language
to convince delegates to war from the coming British attack.
Patrick Henry was a vocal advocate for American independence from Great Britain. His fiery speeches, such as his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, inspired many colonists to join the revolutionary cause. He played a crucial role in persuading Virginians to support the revolution and was a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he helped shape early American policies.
Patrick Henry's quotation indicated the level of resolve that the American colonists had in their desire for independence. Many colonists were willing to fight, and many did die, in pursuit of their freedom.