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11th Grade
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Debra Thoreson
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Speech to the Second Virginia Convention
Patrick Henry and his colony-changing speech

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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.
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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...!"
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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.
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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
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Multiple Choice
VOCAB: What does "arduous" mean?
Federalist
happy
anti-Federalist
difficult
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Multiple Choice
VOCAB: What does "insidious" mean?
indoors
happy
deceptive
difficult
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Multiple Choice
How does the speech start?
Dear fellow Colonists:
Mr. President:
Fellow Americans:
My friends:
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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.
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Multiple Choice
What metaphor does Henry use throughout the speech?
ships
chains
illusions of hope
lamps
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Patrick Henry and his colony-changing speech

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