Patrick Henry- American Hero

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Background Information- Patrick Henry failed as a shopkeeper and farmer but succeeded in law school. Patrick Henry was born May 29, 1736 and died on June 6, 1799. Patrick Henry gave a famous speech. He won fame. He was against the Stamp Act. He lived in Hanover County.

Role in the American Revolution

 Patrick Henry's role in the American Revolution was a very big deal.He gave his speech which helped encourage the colonists to break away from Great Britain. After his speech, people started to believe that he was right and took matters into their own hands.

                                       Key Events Timeline  

                                              1736-born

                                              1763-England won the French and Indain war against the French

                                              1763-With an elegant based on the idea of natrual right, the political that

                                              humans are born with intolerable rights. That speech won over his audience.

                                              1765- He became a member of Congress

                                              1775-first shots of fire in Massachusetts

                                              1781- America won the battle

                                              1799- he died

The Importance of this Patriot

He had helped  in the Boston Tea Party. Also he gave a very good speech on the importance of being free Americans.After his speech, the colonists thought about why they have been letting one man, rule them. Finally, the colonists came up with the decision to break away from Great Britain. He was a a hero of the Revolutionary War!

Quotes      "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" 

                   "If we wish to be free we must fight... if this is treason we must make the most of it!"

 Sources-

www.libertyonline.hypermall.com

www.pbs.org-www.americanrevwar.homested.com

www.americankids.com