Patrick Henry was never punished for treason. In fact, he was a prominent advocate for American independence and served as the first Governor of Virginia. His famous speech, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" rallied support for the revolutionary cause. He is celebrated as a key figure in American history rather than facing any treason charges.
British leaders said Patrick Henry committed treason.
He was Hung for treason
he feared treason and death
Patrick Henry made a speech denouncing the Stamp Act in the Virginia House of Burgesses on May 29, 1765. In response to cries of "treason" in the midst of his speech, Patrick Henry declared: "If this be treason, make the most of it."
They didn't. It was the British who did and they hung him for it.
Patrick Henry.
Patrick Henry.
Patrick Henry.
British leaders said Patrick Henry committed treason.
He was Hung for treason
he feared treason and death
Patrick Henry once said "If this be treason, make the most of it!"
Patrick Henry made a speech denouncing the Stamp Act in the Virginia House of Burgesses on May 29, 1765. In response to cries of "treason" in the midst of his speech, Patrick Henry declared: "If this be treason, make the most of it."
Treason speech.
Patrick Henry had sugested fighting Great Britain with his famous quote "If this be treason, make the most of it"!
They didn't. It was the British who did and they hung him for it.
Patrick's treason was that he said he wanted liberty from England.