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What was Patrick Henry's main approach in defending his resolutions?
What was Patrick Henry's main approach in defending his resolutions?
- Appealing to the emotions and pride of the audience (correct)
- Shouting down his opponents
- Threatening those who disagreed with him
- Delivering a calm and reasoned argument
What was the reaction of the audience when Patrick Henry made his famous statement about 'Caesar had his Brutus'?
What was the reaction of the audience when Patrick Henry made his famous statement about 'Caesar had his Brutus'?
- They shouted 'Treason!' and tried to drown him out (correct)
- They remained silent and listened intently
- They walked out of the room in protest
- They cheered in agreement
How did Tom feel about Patrick Henry's speaking skills?
How did Tom feel about Patrick Henry's speaking skills?
- He admired Henry's speaking skills, comparing him to the great writer Homer (correct)
- He was critical of Henry's use of rhetorical devices
- He was indifferent to Henry's speaking abilities
- He was unimpressed and found Henry's style to be too emotional
What was the overall reaction of the House of Burgesses to Patrick Henry's resolutions?
What was the overall reaction of the House of Burgesses to Patrick Henry's resolutions?
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What was the outcome of the final resolution proposed by Patrick Henry?
What was the outcome of the final resolution proposed by Patrick Henry?
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What was Peyton Randolph's reaction to the outcome of the final resolution?
What was Peyton Randolph's reaction to the outcome of the final resolution?
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Patrick Henry's Speech
- Patrick Henry delivered a passionate speech, defending his resolutions, and captivating his audience with his words.
- He played on the pride and emotions of the audience, using his voice to convey his message effectively.
- When someone shouted "Treason!", others echoed the cry from all corners of the room, but Patrick remained calm and continued his speech.
Reaction to the Speech
- The House of Burgesses was bitterly divided, with some viewing the resolutions as an act of rebellion.
- The final resolution passed by a narrow margin, with only one vote in its favor.
- Tom Jefferson, Patrick's friend, admired his speaking skills and mostly agreed with his views, although some points gave him pause.
Key Figures
- Patrick Henry: delivered the passionate speech, defending his resolutions and captivating the audience.
- Tom Jefferson: admired Patrick's speaking skills and mostly agreed with his views.
- Peyton Randolph: represented the more moderate faction in the House of Burgesses.
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