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Why does Patrick Henry object to the use of the phrase you the people?
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∙ 13y ago
He objected this phrase because he believed that the correct phrase was "We the states," but that was incorrect because Who, but the people can delegate the power? And who, but the people have a right to form a new government and feel that it's not protecting their rights.
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Why does Patrick Henry object so strongly to the phrase you the people as used by the framers of the constitution?
He thought it was up to the People not the States to rule the Country. The first words were "We, the States..."
How did Patrick Henry address the concerns of the people who did not agree with him?
In 1775 Patrick Henry gave a speech to address the concerns of people who did not agree with him. Patrick Henry's speech was in defense of liberty.
What was Patrick Henry good at?
Patrick henry was very good at speaking to people , In 1763 henry had realized that he had a gift for public speaking.
What makes Patrick Henry memorable?
he's famous for his phrase "Give me liberty, or give me death."
Why does Henry object so strongly to the phrase we the people found in the preamble to the constitution?
He thought it was up to the People not the States to rule the Country. The first words were "We, the States..."
Famous people with the first name of Patrick?
Patrick Henry, Kennedy dempesey
What is a dramatic phrase?
Give me Liberty or give me death. This was a phrase spoken by Patrick Henry who was asking for the Declaration of Independence to get independence for America from England.
What key phrase did Patrick Henry use to show his support for the revolution?
“Give me Liberty, or give me death!”
Which leader refused at attend the constitution out of concern that it's efforts could be a threat to liberty?
It was Patrick Henry.
What is Patrick Henry's first name?
Patrick not Ronald, well they named Patrick Henry after his father John Henry's brother (Patrick Henry's uncle) Patrick.
How did Patrick Henry confront the Enlightenment thought of his day?
Patrick Henry's writing was influenced by the Enlightenment in that it was rational and encouraged people to think for themselves.
Who wrote this famous phrase I am not a Virginian but an American?
I believe that was Patrick Henry, and he actually said it in the First Continental Congress
