In 1775, Patrick Henry wrote a speech for The Second Virginia Convention. He argued that the Patriots must arm themselves and be ready to fight the British if King Henry did not give in to their demands. Patrick Henry said, at the end of his speech, “ Give me liberty or give me death,”to emphasize how much he believes in his argument. War is not always needed to maintain freedom, but in most cases, it is the most effective solution. Many people in history have fought for their freedom and the freedom of others. The United States became the United States because in 1775 the Colonists fought Great Britain in the American Revolution to gain their independence. In 1861, at the start of the Civil War, African Americans began to fight for their
