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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Before the House of Burgesses

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the text of Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, which was delivered in March of 1775. The text can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Patrick Henry

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Other

Liberty Online: Patrick Henry: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" (1775) speech by Patrick Henry.
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Website
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
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Handout
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Politics in Colonial Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the politics involved in Colonial Williamsburg, leading up to the American Revolution. Content focuses on famous speeches, documents, and influential people.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty or Death

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Patrick Henry is known for being a steadfast patriot opposed to a strong centralized government. In 1765, Henry was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. By the 1770s, Henry had emerged as one of the most radical leaders of the...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Patrick Henry, highlighting his public speaking abilities and famous speeches.
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Patrick Henry, famous patriot and one of the Founding Fathers of America.