Patrick Henry
1736 - 1799
A Founding Father of the United States
Henry decided to become a lawyer after failing at business and losing his farm to a fire in 1757.
Essential Facts
Served five terms as governor of Virginia
Was a strong orator and a symbol of the American struggle for liberty
Advocated for American independence and led the opposition to the Stamp Act of 1765
Is remembered for his "Give me Liberty or give me Death!" speech
Led the anti-federalists of Virginia
SE:
8(4)(B)
