EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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Benjamin Franklin
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George Washington
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Patrick Henry
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John Adams
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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: -Text Description. 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: -In March of 1775, the Second Virginia Convention met at St. John’s Church in Richmond to discuss the state’s strategy against the British. It was here that Patrick Henry delivered his most famous speech.
Detailed explanation-4: -St. John’s Church in Richmond, where Henry gave his speech.