In 1775, Patrick Henry made his speech to an audience of Virginia legislators to convince them that Virginia should join the War of Independence. Identify and discuss three main points Henry uses to support his argument. Then, explain why these points were appropriate to convince his audience to join the war.
One main point seems to be precedent. According to Patrick Henry, the British have always mistreated them. There’s no reason to suspect that they will start treating the colonies more justly in the future. A second key point is community. Henry talks about the war effort as if the colonies are a family. A third prominent point is freedom. He seems intent on convincing the audience that they are fighting for their liberty.
