Question

1. the conflict that patrick henry is referring to eventually became the (a) french and indian war (b) war between the states (c) revolutionary war (d) american - british war 5. when henry refers to “our petitions have been slighted” which of the following is a subsequent petition that was spurned by the british? (a) petition of rights (b) olive branch (c) petition to the courts (d) laurel wreath 6. the idea of god raising up friends to fight our battles for us became a major part of what 19th century movement that saw providence as guiding the country? (a) great awakening (b) abolitionism (c) social gospel (d) manifest destiny 7. henry’s statement of “give me liberty or give me death” was put into practice by nathan hale when he was being put to death by the british and said: (a) i only regret that i have but one life to give for my country (b) we have met the enemy and they are ours (c) the end may justify the means as long as there is something to justify the end (d) it is better to die on your feet than live on your knees 8. henry’s statement of a british guard will be stationed in every house was a reference to which british practice of quartering that was detested by the colonials and was later outlawed in the (a) articles of confederation (b) suffolk resolves (c) washington’s farewell address (d) bill of rights

Explanation:

1. Patrick Henry's speeches were in the lead - up to the American Revolutionary War.
2. The Olive Branch Petition was a last - ditch effort by the colonists to avoid war with Britain but was spurned.
3. The idea of God guiding the country was part of the Social Gospel movement in the 19th century.
4. Nathan Hale's famous quote is "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country".
5. The practice of quartering British troops in colonists' homes was later outlawed in the Bill of Rights.

Answer:

1. C. Revolutionary War
2. B. Olive Branch
3. C. Social Gospel
4. A. I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country
5. D. Bill of Rights