Patrick Henry hoped for a government that was not centralized so that the power would lie with the people.
He worried that if the government was centralized, there would be absolute power as obtainable in Britain.
What was Patrick Henry worried about?
Henry believed in a government where power resided with the people, not concentrated in a centralized authority like the British monarchy. This decentralized structure envisioned through state-level governments and strong individual rights, would prevent the abuse of power and ensure greater liberty for citizens.
He feared that a centralized government, similar to the British system, would lead to absolute power in the hands of a few individuals. This concentration of power, unchecked by the people, could lead to tyranny and oppression, just as it did in Britain.
Complete Question:
“There is no longer any room for hope.” Re-read that last sentence. What does Patrick Henry hope? What is he worried about?