Question

Source 1

“Give me liberty, or give me death!”
by Currier and Ives

Patrick Henry is shown delivering his patriotic speech to the Virginia Assembly. He ends the speech with his famous words which would become the war cry of the American Revolution.

Using Source 1, which of the following best explains why Patrick Henry’s speech to the House of Burgesses was important in rallying support for gaining independence from Great Britain?

A.It convinced leaders like Benjamin Franklin to support the cause for writing the Olive Branch Petition.
B.It convinced James Madison, John Jay and Alexander Hamilton to write the Federalists Papers.
C.It convinced colonists to support the patriot cause despite fears and the possibility of heavy sacrifices.
D.It convinced the delegates that going to war was disloyal to the King and could cost them their lives.

Answer 1

D.It convinced the delegates that going to war was disloyal to the King and could cost them their lives.

Answer 2

D - It convinced the delegates that going to war was disloyal to the King and could cost them their lives.

Patrick Henry aimed to convince them to secede from attacking Britian as it could have most definitely resulted in a large loss of men for battle, however Henry also included the idea of being disloyal to the King to strengthen the argument a whole lot more and so comes the famous quote. If we do this, we will have death but if we don't, we will have liberty.

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