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Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry is most famous for his fiery speech which ended "Give me liberty or give me death." A self taught lawyer, he was instrumental in contributing to public opinion during the American Revolution.
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According to Henry, the Constitutional Convention attributes to the disruption of peace and tranquility formerly prevalent in the country. He supports his argument in stating "before the meeting of the late federal Convention at Philadelphia, a general peace and a universal tranquility prevailed in this country". The "state of full security" that the "people of the commonwealth" enjoyed a year ago is now misleading: the people are "uneasy and disquieted".
Who brought the cancellation of the Stamp Act?
having riots in some cities and boycotting british products.
What was Patrick Henry known for?
Patrick Henry was known for giving inspiring speeches to the colonists about how they should deserve to be free. Henry lead a lot of colonists into the war. Patrick Henry is most famous for saying "i know not what course others may take, but as for me , give me liberty or give me death".
Samuel Adams.
Who was Patrick Henry and what did he do?
He became famous after he defended the Parson's Cause which was the right of the Virginia colony to fix the price of tobacco. Henry earned his law license in 1760.
In 1765, Patrick Henry was elected to the House of Burgesses. He produced a solution to the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act made colonists put a stamp on every important document and had to be paid a tax for. Patrick Henry said the colonists had as much a right as the people in Britain to protest such an unfair tax. Henry was a great influencer and orator. He is known for the quote, "I know not what course others may take but as for me; give me liberty or give me death!" This convinced many people to fight in the revolution. Henry became the leader of a militia against Lord Dunmore because of an argument about gunpowder known as the Gunpowder Incident. He also became the first governor of Virginia.
In his later years, Patrick Henry became the fifth governor of Virginia again. He made speeches that helped the young United States. He was very helpful in creating this country because he made very persuading speeches that convinced many to people to rebel. Without Patrick Henry, we would have never had as many people fight in the American Revolution.
What year was Patrick Henry born and what year did he make his famous quote?
he was born in may 29 1736 and died on June 6 1799 he alsodied from a stomach cancer and he took mercury medician anddied two hour s later
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Where did Henry ford go to college?
He dropped out of school at around age 16. He later attended Goldsmith, Bryant & Stratton Business College in Detroit, Mich.
Which group did Patrick Henry most likely side with during the ratification debate?
He was an Anti-Federalist, which means he was a Republican.
Actually, the Republican party did not exist for quite some time afterwards. Patrick Henry was also not really a member of any party, though he was strongly opposed to the newly-formed Federalist party.
Why did Patrick Henry refuse to be a delegate?
He feared states would lose power to a new national government
he feared that the delegates would try to create a strong national government
What role did Patrick Henry play in the revolutoinary war?
Patrick Henry opposed the Stamp Act in 1765 and was one of the early leaders of the Revolution, along with Samuel Adams and Thomas Payne. He is noted for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech. He was the first post-colonial governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and served again as the 6th governor from 1784 to 1786. From 1780 to 1784 he served in the Virginia assembly. He was opposed to the new Constitution, arguing that the President would have too much power. He was also a lawyer and a planter.
Why was consolidated government a threat to America according to Patrick Henry?
Henry never used the phrase "consolidated government." This would have been an alien idea to him. What he knew was government run by Kings and he knew that kings have too much power. That kings rule a world where they step on the rights of others because they see themselves as having "god given" positions.
Why does Patrick Henry make use of a biblical quotation in his speech to the Virginia convention?
To appeal to his audience faith
He was a polician, attorney and planter. He really did not have time for hobbies. He had six children by his first wife and eleven by his second wife. His second wife had problems with mental illness and required a good deal of care in her later days. He was a man that did not have time for hobbies.
What did Patrick Henry mean when he said you are not a Virginian but an American?
To me, that sounds like: Loyalty to the Union (of the 13 states) is more important than loyalty to an individual state.
How did Patrick Henry change the world?
He gave his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech
(O)P -- Cyclops101
What key phrase did Patrick Henry use to show his support for the revolution?
“Give me Liberty, or give me death!”
He was a rich slave owner who is famous for saying "give me liberty or give me death". He had high ideals of freedom, but at the same time he sold out his ideals by denying that very freedom to every slave he owned. At that time in history the "liberty" club was very exclusive and only accepted land owning, white males. His courage for defying the authority in England could not be denied, however, as his risked his fortune and his life for his treason against the crown. His bravery to take a stand against tyranny and injustice at great personal risk, albeit hypocritical, made him unique in my humble opinion.
What did Patrick Henry accomplishments?
his accomplishments were giving a famous speech called "Give me Liberty or give me death!! He was also known as Thunder Henry, because when he gave his speech, his voice BOOMED. He also became a famous lawyer.
Is Patrick Henry's argument effective?
Virginia Colony joined the other twelve in war, so I'd say that his speech did what he meant it to.
