what course of action does henry want the colonists to take?

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What course of action does Henry want the colonists to take? Henry wants the colonists to break away from England by declaring their independence and fighting them in a war.

What did Patrick Henry want for the colonies?

During the proceedings, Henry called for the colonists to unite in their opposition to British rule: "The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers and New Englanders, are no more.Apr 27, 2017

What action does Henry want his audience to take in his Virginia Convention?

In Patrick Henry's Speech to the Virginia Convention, the most effective mode was logos. Henry wants to convince the delegates from each colonie why they should fight for their freedom against the British.

What does Henry warn the colonists about?

He warns the colonists that the British are preparing to use military force against them. He urges the colonists to take up arms against British rule.

What is Henry's call to action for his audience?

Whats Patrick Henry's call to action in his speech? For the Virginia Patriots to arm them self and get ready to fight the British, if the British do not yield to their demands.

What is Henry's overall purpose in his Speech?

Patrick Henry introduced his views in his speech “Give me liberty or give me death” on gaining independence from Great Britain, he clarifies that all the acts they did in the past had not successfully work. Henry wants to encourage the colonists to fight for their…show more content…

What is one example that Henry offers to show that the colonists have tried all peaceful means to avoid war with the British?

What is one example that Henry offers to show that the colonists have tried all peaceful means to avoid war with the British? He begged the king to avoid it.

Why does Henry advocates immediate action by the colonists?

Henry advocates immediate action by the colonists because the... British army is preparing to march into Virginia. king is too far away to order a quick response. conflict has already begun and the colonists have no choice but to fight.

What reasons does Henry give for taking military action now?

Patrick Henry says the three reasons that prove they must go to war are that the British already are preparing for war, the colonists have tried everything, and that justice is on their (the Colonists') side. I chose three quotes that he uses to prove it is time for the Colonists to take action.

How does Henry answer the objection that the colonists are not ready to fight?

How does Patrick Henry answer the objection that the colonists are not ready to fight? Henry answers the objection by saying if they delay war, they will give the British time to build up their firces. He disputes the charge that the colonists are weak.

What does Henry believe will happen if the colonists fail to act now against the British?

He states that if the British are not stopped, they will only become more oppressive. He also states the injustices that have been done already.

How does Patrick Henry appeal to his audience?

By appealing to religion as he calls upon the "majesty of heaven," Henry makes an ethical (ethos) appeal that his audience will understand intellectually and emotionally. The Convention members consider themselves to be men of integrity and ethics, as Henry acknowledged in sentence 1.

What does Henry mean exactly when he says that the colonists have no election?

In sentence 58, what does Henry mean by "we have no election"? Look up the word, but don't be too literal. That they have no choice or say in any decisions, so they have to fight to get that right.