Patrick Henry uses rhetoric to demonstrate how he would much rather have death than to not have liberty. In the document, Henry stresses that not having freedom is no bueno. He also stresses the consequences on reconciliation. One quote would be "Gi...More

The Proclamation of independance prohibitted the colonists to move west, however the colonists did not care which caused the british to get mad. The sugar act reduced taxes but prohibitted smuggling. Even tho taxes were lower, the colonists did not...More

The Olive Branch Petition was an attempt to cause the colonists to recognize their rights, while not losing loyalty too the british. The british also wanted to show off their power over the 13 colonies. Seeing this, the colonists were not happy abou...More