Patrick Henry's Speech

The words were taken from a speech given by —

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Lafayette

• Patrick Henry

The speech was spoken to protest against —

• taxation without representation

• freedom of worship

• the Boston Tea Party

• the French and Indian War

What was Patrick Henry's speech

• I know what coarse others may take but as for me give me liberty or give me death

• I know not what paths others may take but as for me give me liberty or give me death

• I know not what coarse others may take but as for me give me liberty or give me death

• I know not what coarse others may take but as for me give me liberty or give me life

What was the main purpose of Patrick Henry's speech?

• To declare war on Britain

• To advocate for American independence

• To support British rule

• To propose a new tax law

In which year did Patrick Henry deliver his famous speech?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1774

• 1773

Where did Patrick Henry deliver his famous 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' speech?

• Philadelphia

• Richmond

• Boston

• New York

What was the primary audience of Patrick Henry's speech?

• The British Parliament

• The Continental Congress

• The Virginia Convention

• The general public

Which rhetorical device is most prominent in Patrick Henry's speech?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Antithesis

What was Patrick Henry's profession?

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Merchant

• Farmer

Which colony was Patrick Henry representing in his speech?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

• Pennsylvania