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Which side was patrick henry on ? the independents, loyalists, or the parliament's ?!

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Patrick Henry was an advocate for independence and was aligned with the independents, opposing the British parliament and Loyalist views.

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Patrick Henry was a strong proponent of American independence from Britain and, thus, was on the side of the independents. Known for his passionate declaration, "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!", Henry's stance clearly positioned him against the Loyalists who supported continued allegiance to the British crown, and certainly against the rulings of the British Parliament. While Loyalists and neutralists had concerns about breaking away from Britain, fearing the consequences and disruption it might bring, Patrick Henry and other patriots viewed independence as essential to safeguarding their liberties and saw British governance and parliamentary acts as a per-version of their rights.

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