He wanted to rally up colonists against the British
The state of Virginia had several delegates at the Continental Congress, however, the two most prominent were Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. The Congress occurred from 1774 to 1789.
At the First Continental Congress in 1774, Patrick Henry famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" This passionate call to action emphasized his belief in the necessity of fighting for American independence from British rule. Although this phrase is more commonly associated with his speech in 1775, the sentiments he expressed at the Congress reflected his strong advocacy for freedom and resistance against tyranny.
At the First Continental Congress in 1774, Patrick Henry introduced the idea of resistance against British rule through his impassioned speeches advocating for colonial rights and liberties. He emphasized the necessity of unity among the colonies and the potential for armed conflict, famously declaring, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" His rhetoric galvanized support for the cause of independence and sparked a sense of urgency for action against British oppression.
The Quebec Act of 1774 was passed by the British Parliament. The act, among other things, legalized the Catholic religion in Quebec and also granted Quebec independent power to govern itself. Both were viewed as threats to the American Colonies; many colonists feared Catholics and by 1774 the American Colonies were continually being stripped of their authority and power to govern themselves. They viewed Quebec as being set up as a launching point for the British military.
The British Parliament passed the Intolerable (Coercive) acts in 1774.
Patrick Murdoch died in 1774.
Henry Gattie was born in 1774.
Henry Siddons was born in 1774.
Henry Belfrage was born in 1774.
Henry Nott was born in 1774.
The state of Virginia had several delegates at the Continental Congress, however, the two most prominent were Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. The Congress occurred from 1774 to 1789.
Yes Virginian Richard Henry Lee was in the Continental Congress in 1774- 1780, 1784-1787
Charles Henry Schwanfelder was born in 1774.
William Henry - chemist - was born in 1774.
Henry Duncan - minister - was born in 1774.
Henry Ridgely Warfield was born in 1774.
Henry Aston Barker was born in 1774.