Question

What justification did Patrick Henry give for having enslaved African Americans to labor for him?

A. He claimed that he had never held abolitionist views.
B. Running his plantation was too difficult without slave labor.
C. He engaged in the practice only to prove a point about how abhorrent it was.
D. His wife needed constant care and he couldn't afford to hire companions for her.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B.

Explanation: Patrick Henry was one of the most influential (and radical) advocates of the American Revolution and Republicanism, especially in his allegations of corruption of government officials and his defense of human rights.