... measures for armed resistance to the British. His speech in support of the resolutions concluded with the now historic words, "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" This was a major step toward violent revolution. In his speech Henry directly expresses the necessity to be prepared for armed conflict. In 1775, while Henry was preparing to attend ... ). Henry moved on to take an active political role in Virginia. In 1776 he was elected governor of Virginia for the first of three consecutive one-year terms. After the death of his first wi...

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