Question

What famous statement did Patrick Henry make in the Second Virginia Convention in 1775?

a) "Give me liberty or give me death!"
b) "We hold these truths to be self-evident."
c) "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
d) "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."

Answer 1

The correct answer is option a) "Give me liberty or give me death!"

Step-by-step explanation:

The famous statement made by Patrick Henry during the Second Virginia Convention in 1775 was "Give me liberty or give me death!" Henry’s declaration was a powerful and passionate demand for freedom at the expense of his own life if necessary, which articulated the fervent spirit of independence that was growing among the American colonists.

His words became a cry rallying others to the cause of American independence from British rule and are remembered as a significant moment in the lead up to the American Revolution.