The colonial & early national period (beginnings 1830)

Patrick Henry’s most inspiring and compelling words are found at the close of his speech, he said “What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” His syntax is so great that he accomplished his goal in convincing the members of the Virginia House of Burgesses to vote in favor of the war. Patrick Henry’s speech was a defining moment that lead to the American Revolution. If one word were used to describe Patrick Henry it would be passion. Through his speeches and his life he showed his passion for America. Henry’s diction showed his audiences that he was serious about the subject and was well informed about the topic as well. Without Patrick Henry, one might say there may not have been a Revolution that led to the Declaration of Independence. 

• Patrick Henry’s most inspiring and compelling words are found at the close of his speech, he said “What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” His syntax is so great that he accomplished his goal in convincing the members of the Virginia House of Burgesses to vote in favor of the war. Patrick Henry’s speech was a defining moment that lead to the American Revolution. If one word were used to describe Patrick Henry it would be passion. Through his speeches and his life he showed his passion for America. Henry’s diction showed his audiences that he was serious about the subject and was well informed about the topic as well. Without Patrick Henry, one might say there may not have been a Revolution that led to the Declaration of Independence.