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W ARM- U P Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech When are people JUSTIFIED in rebelling from their legitimate authority? Think-Pair-Share L 24 In other words, when is it OKAY to NOT OBEY those we are suppose to OBEY? The idea of CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE.

L EARNING T ARGET:  I can explain Patrick Henry’s position and rationale regarding rebelling from Britain. Historic Context: Throughout history, when people come to a fork in the road, a choice between loyalty and rebellion; rebellion should be the last choice. Task: Discuss the rationale for throwing off one’s rightful leaders. Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech 25 R

Attach the copy of Patrick Henry’s Speech. “What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free - if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending - if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained - we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!” Patrick Henry Virginia House of Burgesses March 23, 1775 Are there any words or phrases that are unknown or confusing to you? Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech L 24

“What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free - if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending - if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained - we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!” Petitioned – request to a superior authority Remonstrated – plead in protest Supplicated – ask for humbly or earnestly, beseech requests pleas humble requests scorn Prostrated – cast oneself face down in submission with humility stop beg preventavoid reject with disdain restore purefree from injury immeasurable

Attach the Parallel Construction Handout. Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech L 24 “What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free - if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending - if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained - we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!” For each section of the speech, rephrase it into simpler language.

“What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free - if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending - if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained - we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!” “What else can we say that we have not already said? Don’t’ fool yourself. We have done everything possible to stop the coming problem. We have requested; we have plead; we have begged; we have humbly submitted ourselves before the King, and have begged to stop this abusive use of power of the government. Our requests have been ignored; our pleas have caused more violence and insult; our humble requests have also been ignored; and we have been rejected with disdain, with ridicule, from the foot of the throne! After all of these efforts, it is hopeless to think we will have peace and restore our relationship. There is no hope left for us. If we wish to be free and keep the rights we have worked so long and hard for, that we believe to be so valuable, WE MUST FIGHT! We have no other choice but to fight!

Attach the DA Handout. 1. What is Patrick Henry’s position on the colonies relationship with Britain? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 2. Identify three examples from the text that explain Patrick Henry’s position? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 3. Identify Patrick Henry’s tone in this speech? Give one example from the text that illustrates why you feel this way. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 4. How would you react if you were a… A. Patriot?____________________________________________________________ B. Loyalist?____________________________________________________________ C. Neutral____________________________________________________________ 5. If you had the opportunity to ask Patrick Henry one question, what would it be?____________________________________________________________ Answer each question based on the document, Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses. Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech 25 R

1. What is Patrick Henry’s position on the colonies relationship with Britain?_____________________________________________________ 2. Identify three examples from the text that explain Patrick Henry’s position? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 3. Identify Patrick Henry’s tone in this speech? Give one example from the text that illustrates why you feel this way. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Patrick Henry’s position is that the colonies should rebel and be free to govern themselves. Patrick Henry states “we have done everything that could be done.” He also states “there is no longer any room for hope.” Finally, Patrick Henry declares “we must fight!” Patrick Henry’s tone is inspirational because he is trying to motivate other colonists to join the rebellion from England. One example of this is ? Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech TONE The author’s attitude toward the topic. The author’s attitude is expressed through the words and details he or she selects. The tone in a story can be joyful, serious, humorous, sad, threatening, formal, informal, pessimistic, and optimistic.

4. How would you react if you were a… A. Patriot?_____________________________________________________ B. Loyalist?_____________________________________________________ C. Neutral_____________________________________________________ 5. If you had the opportunity to ask Patrick Henry one question, what would it be?_____________________________________________________ Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech

W RAP- U P Write a letter from King George III to Patrick Henry in response to Henry’s speech. You are King George III and your advisers just informed you of Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses. In the space provided, write your response to Patrick Henry. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ George III King of England Mr. Henry, Recently I received word of your... Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech L 24

George III King of England How dare you! You are challenging the King of England and his army! Who are you to challenge MY authority?!? Yes, you can fight, but with what? You have nothing! You may have petitioned, but you also have boycotted. You may have remonstrated, but you also have rioted. You may have supplicated, but you also have protested. You may have prostrated (yourselves), but you have also disobeyed my and Parliament’s laws, and made a mockery of my officials. You and your fellow colonists have done nothing to deserve answers to your petitions, and the like. I would wish this not to become a fight but I am willing to do so if you are inclined to carry on (with your treason). Then you will see who really holds the power! Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech

George III King of England Mr. Henry, You have not done everything you could have to avert the coming storm and prevent the war by rebelling against my taxes. You have angered England by ignoring our laws and you have caused the war. Your petitions, remonstrances, and supplications have been disregarded because of your actions! Your actions make your words meaningless! England has not started this conflict but you and the other trouble makers who speak treason with words of rebellion! Britain will stand firm and win this war. England desired peace but conflict, war, and death are the choices of your words!

I NFORMATIVE P ARAGRAPH on P ATRICK H ENRY’S S PEECH Using the “Four Square” model, write an informative paragraph on Patrick Henry’s position and rationale for rebelling from Britain.

Lesson 8: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech Topic Sentence Support #2 Sentence Concluding Sentence Support #1 Sentence Support #3 Sentence Details Transition Hook