Patrick Henry was born on May 29th 1736, in Cedar Hill Virginia. He was the child of local Judge, John Henry. His father was also a teacher at the local school where Patrick was educated. Being born and raised in country Virginia he was probably to be more inclined to be a farmer, as that was a common trade for southerners. Racism and slavery also may have played a role in his upbringing. As a young man, Patrick Henry seemed interested in commerce, and when finishing his schooling early tried his hand at being a businessman, however he was a poor one. He failed both as a Farmer and Storekeeper within the space of 7 years. In 1756 Henry married Sarah Shelton, later that year he also turned his hand to law. He received his license to practice 4 years later. He gained much of his reputation and respect by his actions in the Parsons Case of 1763, which permitted Anglican Clergy to be paid in c

The study of Patrick Henry has strengthened my understanding of the American Revolution in that I now see the hardships that the American Colonists went through and endured before the revolution. Through studying Henry I gained insight into the strong relationships and loyalty that existed among the American Colonists, to such an extent that a militia was formed and seems to have worked as almost a “National Guard”, protecting the public and doing services for them, after studying Henry I also was able to empathize with the American colonists and see that their situation was one of hardship and almost oppression, the British government was really leaching them for all their wealth.

urrency rather than tobacco which was the commodity mandated by the British Government. Ten years later Henry was specializing in appeals before the General court of Virginia, It is said that he was the finest American Lawyer of his time in regards to criminal cases.

Patrick Henry had the position of such prominence and drive during the Revolution because of his up bringing. His father was a judicial officer and as such would have had a strong influence on his views and opinions of the British government. Also, being from the south of America, Virginia, he would have seen the hardships farmers face

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