Patrick Henry's Hope To Establish A New Nation

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The Force In 1776. when The United States of America declared its independence from Great Britain it was uncertain if the thirteen colonies had the ability to gain their liberty and freedom for the world’s superpower at the time. Even though America was the underdog they had hope that they would succeed in forming a new nation. They ultimately succeeded and from their very own nation. Hope is a very strong driving force that can lead to ones most greatest success. Throughout the course of American history, hope has been prevalent in all types of literature. Authors have expressed hope for freedom, individuality and prosperity. Patrick Henry was a the first governor of Virginia, but his fame comes from his speech, “Speech to the Virginia Convention” he gave at the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775. Even though this is a speech it has been recorded and written down for all of us, Americans, to read and admire his words. He spoke about how he hopped and wished for freedom. He wanted for the U.S. to be a free nation. “Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in illusions of hope” he stated when he was explaining to the …show more content…
His speech is titled “City upon a Hill” was about how newcomers to America should be prosperous and just, doing as God says. His speech is about how they will be the example and they must do things right, according to Puritan ideals, and to guide others to do the same. In his speech he expresses hope because states “Therefore let us choose life that wee, and our seede may live, by obeyeing His voyce and cleaveing to Him, for Hee is our life and our prosperity.” He is hopping that people choose the correct life that God has chose for them and he hopes that all the people live a prosperous life following God’s ways. Early American literature expresses the hope for freedom and prosperity in these two
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