Patrick Henry expresses skepticism about the previous speakers' arguments, suggesting that their appeals to hope and comfort may distract from the urgent need for action against tyranny. He emphasizes that the situation is dire and calls for a realistic assessment of the threats facing the colonies, arguing that the time for discussion has passed and that decisive action is necessary. Henry's passionate rhetoric serves to rally the delegates to recognize the necessity of resistance.
house of burgesses * the delegates of the Virginia convention
Patrick Henry brought forth suggestions to raise a militia so as to encourage the delegates to declare war on Britain in his speech during the Virginia convention.
to convince delegates to war from the coming British attack.
Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Also, Rhode Islands delegates did not attend.
James Madison and George Washington (plato)
house of burgesses * the delegates of the Virginia convention
Patrick Henry brought forth suggestions to raise a militia so as to encourage the delegates to declare war on Britain in his speech during the Virginia convention.
to convince delegates of need for armed resitence for fear of british attack
to convince delegates to war from the coming British attack.
Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Also, Rhode Islands delegates did not attend.
James Madison and George Washington (plato)
It was Patrick Henry.
I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.
Patrick not Ronald, well they named Patrick Henry after his father John Henry's brother (Patrick Henry's uncle) Patrick.
I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.
Are you sure you don't mean 'Patrick Henry'? If so it was Patrick James Henry.
Patrick Henry