USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who famously said, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”?
A
Patrick Henry
B
George Washington
C
Paul Revere
D
Thomas Jefferson
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: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Detailed explanation-4: -PATRICK HENRY QUOTES “It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, peace! But there is no peace. The war is actually begun!

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