2007-12-25 23:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by leigh 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
who is patrick henry?
2007-12-25 23:13:13 · update #1
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech which concludes:
"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
2007-12-26 00:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(1736–99) Orator and political leader, born in Hanover Co, Virginia, USA. He took up law in 1760 after failures in business and farming. He vigorously opposed the Stamp Act (1765), and was a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses. In 1775 he proposed revolutionary motions to the Virginia assembly, including one for the arming and training of militiamen. He carried the day with a speech that included ‘I do not know what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death’. He was governor of Virginia (1776–9, 1784–6) and he opposed the new Constitution (1787) because he felt it endangered individuals' and states' rights. He retired from public life in 1788 and refused several offers of posts in the federal government. He was influential in the creation of the Bill of Rights (1791). Although he became reactionary in his later years, his dramatic presence was considered to be integral to the early patriot cause.
2007-12-26 08:15:57 · answer #2 · answered by k8kay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known and remembered primarily for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech. Along with Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine, he was one of the most influential (and radical) advocates of the American Revolution and republicanism, especially in his denunciations of corruption in government officials and his defense of historic rights.
2007-12-26 08:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by sps 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patrick Henry
Some old geezer that died after saying give me liberty or give me death.
2007-12-26 07:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patrick Henry is a french killer.
2007-12-26 07:21:15 · answer #5 · answered by A. Duss 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋