GIVE ME LIBERTY OR DEATH!

Question

was wondering if you guy know what the context and what the saying "Give me liberty or Give me death!" is about?

What is the allusion of this piece of writing and how does it help?

Answer 1

Freedom is not free. Without it, what's life?

Is it worth living?  

Answer 2

That is one of the worst quotes ever liberty and freedom is dumb

Answer 3

"Give me liberty or give me death" I one Very important phrase in the 1800's and I think the 1700's

This phrase was used during the time period when the what is now America was ruled by kings and queens in the united kingdom.

The people got tiered of being given orders by others on the other side of the world.

These people decided that they wanted Liberty and they were going to die in war for them to have Liberty.

This phrase is very important to the story behinde Amaricas history. If it wernt for the fact of people wanting Liberty the citizans of Amarica  would be working for kings and queens.

Answer 4

READ Patrick Henryb.....then you decide.

Answer 5

it is exactly what is said... patrick henry said..."Give me liberty, or give me death" meaning he would rather die than not have liberty

Answer 6

Sorry  , not doing your homework for you .

;p

<3 Sydney

Answer 7

it was patrick henry who was  hanged for treason against the crown or some other british offense.  he said that during a speech, obviously they gave him death

Answer 8

uhh...i think its give me freedom or somthing

Answer 9

Patrick Henry is who said it, and by saying it he meant if the English Parliament did not give the colonies there liberty, then he would rather die.

Answer 10

"Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech made to the Virginia House of Burgesses.

The speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having swung the balance in convincing the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. Supposedly, in attendance were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Reportedly, the crowd, upon hearing the speech, jumped up and shouted, "To arms! To arms!"

The text of this speech first appeared in print in Life and Character of Patrick Henry by William Wirt which was first published in 1817, eighteen years after Patrick Henry's death. In 1815, Wirt wrote to a friend, "from 1763 to 1789... not one of his speeches lives in print, writing or memory. All that is told me is, that on such and such an occasion, he made a distinguished speech"[1] Wirt corresponded with men who had heard the speech and others who were acquainted with people who were there at the time. Wirt wrote to Judge St. George Tucker, who had been present for the speech, that "I have taken almost entirely Mr. Henry's speech in the Convention of '75 from you, as well as your description of its effect on you verbatim."[2]

Answer 11

From Wikipedia

Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799)[1] was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known and remembered for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech. Along with Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine, he was one of the most influential (and radical) advocates of the American Revolution and republicanism, especially in his denunciations of corruption in government officials and his defense of historic rights.

That's who the orator of the speech was. The speech was made to convince the Virginia House of Burgess to send troops to fight in the Revolutionary War

Answer 12

if they can't have freedom they rather be dead. Because when you have no freedom of self then in a way your not living. So give me liberty or give me death.

Answer 13

The guy (i forget who...) means that if he can't be free he may as well die.  

Answer 14

"Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech made to the Virginia House of Burgesses.

The speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having swung the balance in convincing the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. Supposedly, in attendance were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.

Answer 15

I'm not sure of it's origins, but the phrase can also be associated with the 'Bloody Sunday' of Russia in 1905.

Answer 16

Its by Nathan Hale.

Try this website and look in the "American Revolution" section:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Hen...

Hope that helps! =]

Answer 17

that was the old school way of saying 'fudge that, do or die son!"

Answer 18

this was a statement made by patrick henry he is comparing life without liberty to death. he'd rather die than live without it. it just shows his passion for the cause and to what great lengths he is prepared to travel

Answer 19

Not enough teeth.

Answer 20

dude that was Patrick Henry.

Go here;

http://libertyonline.hypermall.com/henry...