Give Me Liberty!
Patrick Henry, in his famous speech on independence, proclaimed, "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" Most colonists were not as resolved as Patrick Henry, and needed to be convinced that independence from Britain would be better than remaining loyal to the King. What about you? How much convincing would you need to join the Patriots' cause? Through your webquest, you will learn about the events leading to the American Revolution and form your own opinions.
Below is a music video to set the stage for your exploration. Listen carefully to the lyrics and see if you can identify some of the things that angered the colonists to the point of revolting against their king.
Below is a music video to set the stage for your exploration. Listen carefully to the lyrics and see if you can identify some of the things that angered the colonists to the point of revolting against their king.
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