1918. lesson 1-9 document analysis: patrick henry’s speech
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1918
Lesson 1-9
Document Analysis:Patrick Henry’s Speech
WARM-UP
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
When are people JUSTIFIED
in rebelling from their
legitimate authority?
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In other words,when is it OKAY to
NOT OBEY those we are suppose to
OBEY?Includes the idea of
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE.
LEARNING TARGET:
I can explain Patrick Henry’s position and rationale regarding rebelling from Britain.
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
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Historic Context:Throughout history,
when people come to a fork in the road,
a choice between loyalty and rebellion;
rebellion should be the LAST choice.
WHY?
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
Attach theParallel Construction Handout.
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
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“What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted?
Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves.
Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament.
Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne!
In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope.
If we wish to be free - if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending - if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained - we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!”
For each section of the speech,rephrase it into simpler
language.
“What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted?
Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves.
Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament.
Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne!
In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope.
If we wish to be free - if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending - if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained - we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!”
“What else can we say that we have not already said?
So, don’t’ fool yourself.
We have done everything possible to avoid the coming problem.
We have requested; we have plead; we have begged; we have humbly submitted ourselves before the King, and have begged for this abusive use of government power to stop.
Our requests have been ignored; our pleas have caused more violence and insult; our humble requests have also been ignored; and we have been rejected with disdain, with ridicule, from the foot of the throne!
After all of these efforts, it is hopeless to think we will have peace and restore our relationship. There is no hope left for us.
If we wish to be free and keep the rights we have worked so long and hard for, that we believe to be so valuable, WE MUST FIGHT! We have no other choice but to fight!
Petitioned – request to a superior authorityRemonstrated – plead in protestSupplicated – ask for humbly or earnestly, beseechProstrated – cast oneself face down in submission with humility
requestspleashumble requestsreject with disdain, scorn
“I know not what course others may take;but as for me,
give me liberty, or give me death!”
Attach theDA Handout.
1. What is Patrick Henry’s position on the colonies relationship with Britain?
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2. Identify three examples from the text that explain Patrick Henry’s position? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Identify Patrick Henry’s tone in this speech? Give one example from the text that illustrates why you feel this way. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. How would you react if you were a… A. Patriot?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B. Loyalist?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________C. Neutral________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. If you had the opportunity to ask Patrick Henry one question, what would it be? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Answer each question based on
the document, Patrick Henry’s
speech to the Virginia House of
Burgesses.
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
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1. What is Patrick Henry’s position on the colonies relationship with Britain?
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2. Identify three examples from the text that explain Patrick Henry’s position? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Identify Patrick Henry’s tone in this speech? Give one example from the text that illustrates why you feel this way. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Patrick Henry’s position is that the colonies should rebel and be free to govern themselves.
Patrick Henry states “we have done everything that could be done.”He also states “there is no longer any room for hope.”Finally, Patrick Henry declares “we must fight!”
Patrick Henry’s tone is inspirational because he is trying to motivate other colonists to join the rebellion from England. One example of this is ?
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
TONE
The author’s attitude toward the topic.
The author’s attitude is expressed through the words and details he or she selects.
The tone in a story can be joyful, serious, humorous, sad, threatening, formal, informal, pessimistic, and optimistic.
4. How would you react if you were a… A. Patriot?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________B. Loyalist?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________C. Neutral__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. If you had the opportunity to ask Patrick Henry one question, what would it be? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
VIDEO – LIBERTY KIDS:“Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death”
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
INFORMATIVE PARAGRAPH on
PATRICK HENRY’S SPEECH
Using the“Four Square” model,write an informative
paragraph onPatrick Henry’s
position and rationale for rebelling from
Britain.
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Topic Sentence
Support #2 Sentence
Concluding Sentence
Support #1 Sentence
Support #3 Sentence
DetailsDetails
Details
Transition Word Transition Word
Transition Word Transition Word
Hook
“Quote” from his speech “Quote” from his speech
“Quote” from his speech
Explain your quote and how it supports your topic sentence
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WRAP-UP
Write a letter from King George IIIto Patrick Henry in response to Henry’s speech.
You are King George III and your advisers just informed you of Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses. In the space
provided, write your response to Patrick Henry.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
George IIIKing of England
Mr. Henry,Recently I received word of your . . .
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George III King of England
How dare you! You are challenging the King of England and his army! Who are you to challenge MY authority?!? Yes, you can fight, but with what? You have nothing! You may have petitioned, but you also have boycotted. You may have remonstrated, but you also have rioted. You may have supplicated, but you also have protested. You may have prostrated (yourselves), but you have also disobeyed my and Parliament’s laws, and made a mockery of my officials. You and your fellow colonists have done nothing to deserve answers to your petitions, and the like. I would wish this not to become a fight but I am willing to do so if you are inclined to carry on (with your treason). Then you will see who really holds the power!
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech
George III King of England
Mr. Henry,You have not done everything you could have to avert the coming storm and prevent the war by rebelling against my taxes. You have angered England by ignoring our laws and you have caused the war. Your petitions, remonstrances, and supplications have been disregarded because of your actions! Your actions make your words meaningless! England has not started this conflict but you and the other trouble makers who speak treason with words of rebellion! Britain will stand firm and win this war. England desired peace but conflict, war, and death are the choices of your words!
Lesson 1-9: Document Analysis – Patrick Henry’s Speech