Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: Rationalism
This is an introduction to a unit on Rationalism, also known as The Age of Reason or Enlightenment, was set during the American Revolutionary period. It focuses on the belief that the power of reason and science would further human...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Com: Rationalism: Patrick Henry
This lesson focuses on Patrick Henry including his "Speech to Virginia Convention" on March 23, 1775. A link is offered to the speech, a biography of Patrick Henry, and a quiz over the speech.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry's speeches and leadership have earned him an honored place in American history. This article provides a brief overview of his life, as well as a portrait of this founding father.
Other
Virginia Places: Places Associated With Patrick Henry
This site provides a detailed biography of Patrick Henry, told through the places he has been. Content covers Henry's role before, during, and after the Revolutionary War.
Other
Restoring the Heart and Soul of America
A collection of quotes from famous Americans including: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson. Click on each of their names to get quotes from them.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Taxing and Representation
Describes why the colonies objected to being taxed directly by Parliament for revenue. Contains quotes by James Otis and Samuel Adams. Explains the significance of the Stamp Act.
Digital History
Digital History: The Stamp Act and Methods of Protest [Pdf]
The impostition of the Stamp Act hit a nerve with the English colonists. Read about the many forms of protest against the act from the primary sources provided. Think about whether the repeal of the Stamp Act was a Pyrrhic victory in...
Digital History
Digital History: The Debate Over Ratifying the Constitution [Pdf]
Read about why ratification of the United States' new constitution was such a struggle. Find arguments for and against ratification, and discover who supported the Federalist position and who the Anti-Federalist position. [PDF]
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Stamp Act
Brief overview of the Stamp Act and the strong reaction in the colonies ultimately leading to its repeal.
The History Place
The History Place: Patrick Henry
Provides the full text of Patrick Henry's moving speech, "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!" Content also includes background information on the circumstances facing the American colonists at the time.
PBS
Pbs: Liberty! The American Revolution: Stamp Act Riots and Tar and Feathering
Describes the different, often violent, ways American colonists reacted to the Stamp Act.
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So just.net: Historic Speeches
This site from EdChange.org gives the speeches of many American speakers on various topics related to social justice.
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Liberty Online: Patrick Henry: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Full text of the "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" (1775) speech by Patrick Henry.
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Red Hill: Patrick Henry, Voice of the American Revolution
The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation presents information regarding the burial place of Patrick Henry. In "History," several letters, essays, and tributes are collected which highlight the life and death of Patrick Henry.
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Constitution Day Activities: Elementary
Who were Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and George Mason?
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
A biography of Patrick Henry which focuses on his years as a lawyer and his involvement in the American Revolution. Content also includes a fact sheet on his life.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions
Original text of the four resolutions proposed by Patrick Henry and adopted by the House of Burgesses. Although five resolutions were originally accepted, only four resolutions were finally adopted.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Politics in Colonial Virginia
This site explores the politics involved in Colonial Williamsburg, leading up to the American Revolution. Content focuses on famous speeches, documents, and influential people.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
This site provides biographical information about American lawyer, patriot and orator, Patrick Henry. At the bottom of the page, you will also find a link to the text of Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
Other
Left Justified: Founding Fathers
Biographical accounts of fifty men who played a wide variety of roles in bringing about America's break with Great Britain, and in the creation of the documents and plans that created the new nation, like the Declaration of Independence,...
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty or Death
This site explores Patrick Henry's passionate role as "Orator of Liberty," leading up to the American Revolution. Here you can find audio clips, pictures, and eyewitness accounts of Henry.
University of Oklahoma
Univ.of Oklahoma: "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
This site presents the full text of Patrick Henry's famous speech, "Give me liberty or give me death!"