Question

Review the excerpt from Patrick Henry's "St. John's Church" speech:

Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just
God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active,
the brave.

The reference to "holy cause of liberty" primarily serves to do all BUT...

O Establish a sense of duty to go to war.
O Suppress any doubts about the need to go to war.
O Inspire loyalty in the new government.
O Support the belief that the colonists are destined by God to win.

Answer 1

Patrick Henry's speech uses the phrase 'holy cause of liberty' primarily to motivate, unify, and address doubts about the American Revolution, but it does not suggest that victory is predestined by God.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the excerpt from Patrick Henry's "St. John's Church" speech, the reference to "holy cause of liberty" serves to establish a sense of duty, suppress doubts about going to war, and inspire loyalty in the new government. However, the phrase does not primarily serve to "Support the belief that the colonists are destined by God to win." This option suggests a predetermined outcome, while Henry's speech focuses on the moral imperatives and efforts required to achieve victory, rather than predestination. Patrick Henry was known for his fervent support of the American Revolution and his famous declaration "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" which emphasized his commitment to the pursuit of liberty, even at great personal risk.

Answer 2

inspire loyalty in new government

Step-by-step explanation:

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