give me liberty or give me death by patrick henry

It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. But different men often see the same subject in different lights and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. Patrick Henry delivered this famous address on Maat the Virginia Convention. The war is actually begun! Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! This patch represents all free Americans who will take death over losing their liberty.Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-but there is no peace. It says to anyone who would tread on the liberties of free people to think twice. The Gadsden Flag was designed by Christopher Gadsden, both a soldier and a statesman. The rattlesnake represents the Gadsden Flag, which is a flag that includes a rattle snake with the words “Don’t Tread On Me”. It is said that his speech persuaded the men attending the convention to support the war. He believed that the liberty Americans held so dear was under threat, and that they must fight for it. “Give me liberty or give me death' means that Patrick Henry would rather die than live without liberty.

This speech has become one of the most important speeches in American history. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, he urged the American colonies to rebel against England. While addressing the Virginia Convention at St. “Give me liberty, or give me death!” On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered this quote in a speech debating whether to send troops to fight in the Revolutionary War.

Give me liberty or give me death by patrick henry