Patrick Henry was born on May 29th 1736, in Cedar Hill Virginia. ... His father was also a teacher at the local school where Patrick was educated. ... Patrick Henry was becoming a figure of political leadership in Virginia. ... At the Virginian Convention in 1775 he was able to successfully promote and initiate measures for an armed resistance to the British imposition on the American Colonies. ... Patrick Henry had the position of such prominence and drive during the Revolution because of his up bringing. ...

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In a speech, Patrick Henry also stated that the colonists had tried all possible solutions available to them, which was also supported by the Declaration of Causes as stated, "We have pursued every temperate, every respectful measure but subsequent events have shown, how vain was this hope of finding moderation in our enemies " but had gotten no response other than actions which could only be taken as an act of war. ... The colonists wanted to start being able to have a say in their government and how they were ruled. ...

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The Revolutionary War by Bart McDowell The Revolutionary War gives an interesting and distinct account of the history and events of this great and pivotal time. The perspective is quite different than most history books. The author, Bart McDowell, gives the reader a lesson in the various bat...

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This was because his points were always clear and concise, rather than that of others such as Patrick Henry, who "overwhelmed listeners with grace and eloquence, but left them unsure of what he had said." ...

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After much protest from leaders such as James Otis, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry which included the threat of boycott and the refusal to import English Goods Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766, but passed an act formally declaring its right to tax the colonists. ... It was unable to command respect overseas as it was not able to stabilize the country's credit rating and it had no jurisdiction over any individual. ...

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