THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
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He sees himself as apart of the British government.
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He sees himself as dependent on the king.
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He sees himself as united with the other colonists.
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None of the answers are correct.
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Detailed explanation-1: -On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry signaled the coming revolution when he spoke at a Virginia convention and allegedly implored: “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Detailed explanation-2: -How did Patrick Henry’s words “I am not a Virginian, but an American” symbolize the importance of the First Continental Congress? The First Continental Congress helped untie the Separate Colonies.
Detailed explanation-3: -WHAT SIDE DID VIRGINIANS TAKE DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION? Some Virginians were neutral and did not take sides. Other Virginians remained loyal to Great Britain and fought against the Continental Army. They wanted Great Britain to continue to rule the colonies.
Detailed explanation-4: -This speech was given by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775, in response to interference of the Royal Navy brought in from the King’s appointed Governor, Lord Dunmore. Mr. Henry was requesting that it was time for the Virginia colony to raise a militia in order to defend their right to freedom.