The Importance Of Patrick Henry's Speech In The Virginia Convention

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Similarly, the same way Franklin goes against his brothers ideals to better himself, Patrick Henry stands behind his beliefs instead of giving in to the pressure of society's opinions’. Patrick Henry was considered the most powerful orator of the American Revolution. He was able to inspire colonists to win independence. In Henry’s “Speech in the Virginia Convention” he addressed the House of Burgesses in Richmond, Virginia. He encouraged the people to fight a war against the British in order to become independent. He told americans that if they don't take action they are theoretically slaves to Britain. At one point in his speech he says, “Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, i should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings” (Henry 126). Henry's passion makes it clear that he is willing …show more content…
. “The Crisis, Number 1” by Thomas Paine illustrates his ideals simply, but he forcefully stated them. Though his writing Paine, inspired the colonists to rebel and fight for their freedom immediately. He believed God would back up the american people despite the circumstances of wanting to wage war. Like Franklin, Paine wanted to tell America if they unite they will achieve victory. Paine wrote, “Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it’ (Paine 133). Thomas Paine's encouraging words were meant to have people willingly fight for independence. He wanted to people to come together, to rely on their hope and virtues and repulse the danger of Great Britain. The quest for national independence is mirrored in the quest for personal

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