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Patrick Henry was a headstrong and determined political figure. He was the governor of Virginia and was a powerful speaker and leader for America.

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What did Patrick Henry mean when he said there is no retreat but in submission and slavery Our chains are forged Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston?

Patrick Henry's statement emphasizes the urgency of fighting against oppression rather than submitting to it. By saying "there is no retreat but in submission and slavery," he argues that surrendering to tyranny would lead to a loss of freedom and dignity. The imagery of "chains" and their "clanking" serves as a metaphor for the imminent threat of British control over the colonies, suggesting that inaction will only result in enslavement. Henry's speech calls for resistance and action to secure liberty.


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He wanted to be heard, and start a war, because at that time taxes were too high, and at the point is time there was no election. "The battle, Sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, Sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable; and let it come! I repeat, Sir, let it come!" ...Patrick Henry


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