How does Henry convince his audience that the decisive moment to fight is at hand?
Answer: In 1775, Patrick Henry made his speech to an audience of Virginia legislators to convince them that Virginia should join the War of Independence. Identify and discuss three main points Henry uses to support his argument. Then, explain why these points were appropriate to convince his audience to join the war.
Specifically, Henry uses rhetorical devices to convince his audience to take military action since attempts at peace had previously been unsuccessful.