THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
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Known for his “give me liberty, or give me death” speech, this founding father did not participate in any of the great meetings or documents of the Revolutionary or Founding period.
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Isaac Newton
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Patrick Henry
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John Hancock
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Al Capone
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Explanation:
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: -The central idea of the text is that it is time for the Colonists to take action against the tyranny of the British. This is explicitly stated in the text and can be implied by the many examples and counterarguments that Patrick Henry cites in his speech.
Detailed explanation-3: -Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Source: Wirt, William. Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick Henry .
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