Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

Patrick Henry and his colony-changing speech

Review over Monday and Tuesday's Work

You have 30 seconds to answer each question.

The quicker you answer, the more points you earn.

The format is similar to Kahoot.

Multiple Choice

What is the most famous quote from Henry's "Speech to the Second Virginia Convention"?

• "...give me liberty, or give me death."

• "The heart that feels not now is dead."

• "...that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

• "Oh, ye nominal Christians...!"

Multiple Choice

What was the biggest complaint about Henry regarding his refusal to sign the new constitution?

• He wasn't being fair.

• He thought the British taxes were fair.

• He refused to compromise his high ethical standards.

• He only wanted to answer rhetorical questions.

Multiple Choice

What eventually helped Henry appreciate the new constitution?

• the Federalist opinions

• the Bill of Rights

• the anti-Federalist rhetoric

• his desire to rule the country

Multiple Choice

VOCAB: What does "arduous" mean?

• Federalist

• happy

• anti-Federalist

• difficult

Multiple Choice

VOCAB: What does "insidious" mean?

• indoors

• happy

• deceptive

• difficult

Multiple Choice

How does the speech start?

• Dear fellow Colonists:

• Mr. President:

• Fellow Americans:

• My friends:

Multiple Choice

What does Henry say about Britain's military and naval forces?

• They show that Britain is against war.

• They are keeping the colonies safe.

• They need to be stronger.

• They show that Britain has already started a war.

Multiple Choice

What metaphor does Henry use throughout the speech?

• ships

• chains

• illusions of hope

• lamps