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What was the outcome of Patrick Henry's impassioned statement at the Second Virginia Convention?
What was the outcome of Patrick Henry's impassioned statement at the Second Virginia Convention?
Patrick Henry was born in 1749 in Hanover County, Virginia.
Patrick Henry was born in 1749 in Hanover County, Virginia.
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What was the title of the proposed bill introduced by Patrick Henry in 1784?
What was the title of the proposed bill introduced by Patrick Henry in 1784?
Bill Establishing a Provision for Teachers of the Christian Religion
Patrick Henry's mother joined ______________________ church during the First Great Awakening.
Patrick Henry's mother joined ______________________ church during the First Great Awakening.
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What was Patrick Henry's occupation?
What was Patrick Henry's occupation?
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Patrick Henry was a strong advocate of religious liberty.
Patrick Henry was a strong advocate of religious liberty.
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Match the following individuals with their respective churches:
Match the following individuals with their respective churches:
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What was the famous concluding phrase of Patrick Henry's speech at the Second Virginia Convention?
What was the famous concluding phrase of Patrick Henry's speech at the Second Virginia Convention?
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What was the purpose of the general assessment bill proposed by Henry?
What was the purpose of the general assessment bill proposed by Henry?
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Patrick Henry supported the ratification of the Constitution.
Patrick Henry supported the ratification of the Constitution.
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What was the name of the bill proposed by Thomas Jefferson in 1786?
What was the name of the bill proposed by Thomas Jefferson in 1786?
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Patrick Henry suspected that some participants in the Constitutional Convention intended to _________ the power of the national government.
Patrick Henry suspected that some participants in the Constitutional Convention intended to _________ the power of the national government.
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Match the following individuals with their respective roles:
Match the following individuals with their respective roles:
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What was the outcome of Patrick Henry's vigorous opposition to ratification?
What was the outcome of Patrick Henry's vigorous opposition to ratification?
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Patrick Henry freed all his slaves in his will.
Patrick Henry freed all his slaves in his will.
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What was the name of the county where Patrick Henry retired to his plantation?
What was the name of the county where Patrick Henry retired to his plantation?
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What was the outcome of the 'Parson's Cause' case?
What was the outcome of the 'Parson's Cause' case?
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Patrick Henry was a lifelong Quaker.
Patrick Henry was a lifelong Quaker.
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What was the primary purpose of Henry's proposed bill in 1784?
What was the primary purpose of Henry's proposed bill in 1784?
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In 1769, Henry served on a committee that drafted a bill 'exempting his Majesty's _______________________ from the Penalties of certain Laws.'
In 1769, Henry served on a committee that drafted a bill 'exempting his Majesty's _______________________ from the Penalties of certain Laws.'
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Which of the following groups did Henry help author laws to protect?
Which of the following groups did Henry help author laws to protect?
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Henry's proposed bill in 1784 was aimed at supporting only the Church of England.
Henry's proposed bill in 1784 was aimed at supporting only the Church of England.
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What was the significance of Article XVI in the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
What was the significance of Article XVI in the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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Match the following denominations with their respective characteristics:
Match the following denominations with their respective characteristics:
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In 1776, the Virginia Convention adopted a declaration of rights, which was an important predecessor to the _______________________.
In 1776, the Virginia Convention adopted a declaration of rights, which was an important predecessor to the _______________________.
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Study Notes
Patrick Henry's Life and Advocacy
- Born in 1739 in Hanover County, Virginia, and baptized in the Church of England.
- His mother joined Samuel Davies' Presbyterian church during the First Great Awakening, exposing Henry to evangelical sermons that influenced his oratory skills.
Famous Speech and Career
- In 1775, Henry delivered an impassioned speech to the Second Virginia Convention, convincing delegates to commit troops to the War of Independence.
- His speech was influenced by his exposure to evangelical sermons and lifted lines nearly verbatim from the King James Bible.
Advocacy for Religious Liberty
- As a member of the House of Burgesses, Henry helped author laws protecting pacifist Quakers and Mennonites from being compelled to serve in the militia.
- He defended dissenting ministers in court proceedings and paid fines levied against them on at least one occasion.
- Henry supported Baptist ministers preaching to Baptist soldiers during the War of Independence.
Declaration of Rights
- In 1776, the Virginia Convention adopted a declaration of rights, with Henry likely involved in crafting Article XVI, which states that all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion.
Proposed Bill Establishing a Provision for Teachers of the Christian Religion (1784)
- Henry proposed a bill to revive a wide array of churches, taxing Virginians to support Christianity, but allowing them to specify which denomination would receive their taxes.
- Quakers and Mennonites could allocate the tax to their churches' general fund, while non-directed tax payments would be distributed to "seminaries of learning."
Later Life and Legacy
- Henry served as Virginia's Governor for three more years and was invited to attend the Constitutional Convention in 1787, but declined, suspecting threats to revolutionary principles and freedoms.
- He championed the Anti-Federalist cause and argued for amending the Constitution with the Bill of Rights.
- Henry retired from public life in 1794 and passed away in 1799, leaving behind a legacy as a promoter of religious liberty and equality.
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This quiz is about the famous speech given by Patrick Henry in 1775 during the Second Virginia Convention, which led to the commitment of troops to the American Revolution.
