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Episode: Why Did Patrick Henry Say "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death?" The Speech That Sparked a Revolution
Description: At a moment when American colonists were hesitant to confront British rule, one speech helped transform fear into courage — and words into action. In March 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed, Patrick Henry delivered one of the most powerful speeches in American history. Speaking at the Virginia Convention, Henry urged his fellow colonists to stop debating and start acting — warning that British tyranny would not end through petitions or peaceful requests. In this episode of The Way the World Works, we break down the meaning behind Henry's famous line, "Give me l...