Patrick Henry By: Andrew Marotz and Courtney Peterson
Would you give your life to your country??? Would you get in trouble for what you would say???
Facts about Patrick Henry! He married Sallie Shelton. -5 He was a distinguished statesman, lawyer, and orator at the time of the Revolutionary War. -1 Remembered most for the words,” Give me liberty or give me death,” He was elected in the Virginia House of Burgesses in He was badly in debt, because the store he opened when he was 17 went in debt. -5
More Facts About Patrick Henry His speech against the Stamp Act in 1765 is one of his greatest orations. -1 In 1774 the colony of Virginia elected Henry a delegate to the First Continental Congress.-1 Henry became governor of the new commonwealth of Virginia as soon as it was established in m-1 Patrick Henry learned to be a great speaker form Reverend Davies. - 5
Quotes “The distinction between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Parkers, new Englanders are no more… I am not a Virginian, but an American.” 1774 at first Continental Congress. -2 “I know no way of judging the future but by the past.”-2 “Give me Liberty or give me death.” -2 “If this be treason, make the most of it.” By Patrick Henry
Time Line May 29, Studley, Virginia – He and his brother started a small store – Patrick and Sallie got married – He apprenticed to a store keeper as a clerk – He was elected in the House of Burgesses – Got elected into the First Continental Congress – Gave his liberty or death speech – Patrick Henry died. - 4
Bibliography World book #9 h Page’s Brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/p/patrick_he nry.html Revolutionary War Leaders… Patrick Henry American Statesman and Speaker.