Question

What was happening around the time when Patrick Henry gave his Speech to the Virginia Convention?

Answer 1

Answer: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!” Henry's speech is credited for inspiring the delegates to take up arms.

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Answer 2

The British military had been greatly increased its presence in the colonies

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Henry gave his speech at a time when the British military presence was increasing at an alarming rate