Question

What is the author's purpose in Patrick Henry's speech? O A. To show the colonists that war with Britain was their only option O B. To explain to the British that their presence was no longer needed O C. To warn the king that they were no longer going to follow his rules O D. To urge the colonists to pack their things and move west

Answer 1

The answer is A. To show the colonis that war with Britain was their only option.

In his speech, he was trying to convince the colonists that Britain has treated the colonies in a way that they must fight back against them to stop.

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