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Speech to the Second Continental Congress

Speech to the Second Continental Congress. Patrick Henry. Film and music courtesy of Rage Against the Machine and “Thank You for Smoking”. Speech to The Second Continental Congress. Note the Argument- Counter Argument format used by Patrick Henry

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Speech to the Second Continental Congress

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  1. Speech to the Second Continental Congress Patrick Henry

  2. Film and music courtesy of Rage Against the Machine and “Thank You for Smoking”

  3. Speech to The Second Continental Congress • Note the Argument- Counter Argument format used by Patrick Henry • He begins by politely acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument and claims that he feels it is duty to speak his opinion.- Paying credence to other side and giving background of debate • Patrick Henry is a master of the rhetorical question. • He uses the evidence of the advancing British troops as cause for military preparation- What else could the troops be for if not war?

  4. Speech to The Second Continental Congress • He refutes the idea that the colonies should continue their pleas and remonstrance. “Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insults…there is no longer room for hope.” • After a rather calm opening, Patrick explodes into “We must fight!” … “The war is inevitable– and let it come.” • Conclusion- “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

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