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Patrick Henry

1736-1799

Give me liberty or give me death

Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia.

Patrick Henry was a lawyer and an orator.

He knew that the laws of King George were unfair to the colonists.

Patrick Henry became a Patriot.

He told people that the they should go to war against the King.

The colonies won their independence from King George.

Patrick Henry helped create the new government.

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My Own Books: Liberty or Death

Biography of Patrick Henry