Speech to Virginia convention by Patrick Henry – Flashcards
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Henry points out a contradiction between British-
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Claims of peaceful intent and their growing military presence in America
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Henry recounts several instances in which the colonists sought agreement and acceptable terms with the British. He reviews these incidents in order to persuade the delegated that-
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All peaceful options have been tried and have failed
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Henry states that the colonists have the advantage over the British because the colonists have-
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Moral correctness and conviction
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Henry advocates immediate action by the colonists because the-
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Conflict has already begun and the colonists have no choice but to fight
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The main purpose of Patrick Henry's speech is to-
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Persuade his fellow delegates to fight against the British
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One point that Henry does not cite as a reason for immediate military action is the-
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Boost that was would give the economy
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With the words,"God... Will raise up friends to fight our battles for us," Henry is suggesting-
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Other nations might come to the aid of the colonists
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Henry seeks to dissuade the delegates from restoring to argument because-
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After ten years all attempts at argument have been exhausted
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Whom is Henry addressing when ensues the word "sir"?
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The president of the convention
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When Henry uses the words "chains and slavery" near the end of his speech p, he is referring to the-
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Price he does not want people to pay for peace
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One mode of persuasion that Henry uses at the start of the speech is-
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Flattery
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Henry declares," I know of no way of judging of huge future but by the past.and judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years, justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves..." In this passage, he is using-
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Logic to engage hid listeners' attention
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Best Emotion appeal
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The is not retreat, but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged!
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Appeal to reason
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Has Great Britain any enemy, in hid quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies.
