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Analysis Of Patrick Henry's Captivation Held Speech

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Captivation Held “Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty” (Henry 7). This is a part of Henry’s speech that proves that logos is the main persuasive technique in showing the men and women in the Virginian convention that the American people are ready to take up arms are ready to fight for liberty. The American people in 1775 did not truly consider being named an American until this speech. During this time people were scared because of British soldiers coming into Boston and setting up in the homes. Other colonies were scared of this happening aswell. People desired liberation from a foreign body in colony homes. Patrick Henry was persuading the men at the convention not to take the kings deal in giving in to the right

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