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Patrick Henry made a speech denouncing the Stamp Act in the Virginia House of Burgesses on May 29, 1765. In response to cries of "treason" in the midst of his speech, Patrick Henry declared: "If this be treason, make the most of it."

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Yes, he was accused of treason for saying that Parliament did not represent the colonies.

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Because he called the king a tryant

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Who said Patrick Henry committed treason colonist or British leaders?

British leaders said Patrick Henry committed treason.


Was was treason?

Patrick Henry.


Was accused of treason?

Patrick Henry.


Who was convicted of treason?

Patrick Henry.


How did Patrick Henry dye?

He was Hung for treason


What did Patrick Henry fear?

he feared treason and death


Who said If this be treason make the most of it?

Patrick Henry once said "If this be treason, make the most of it!"


What is the speech that Patrick Henry gave in 1775?

Treason speech.


Was Patrick Henry a lawyer?

yes


What did Patrick Henry do to the Stamp act?

Patrick Henry had sugested fighting Great Britain with his famous quote "If this be treason, make the most of it"!


Did Patrick Henry want to be a lawyer?

yes it did


Where did Patrick Henry work?

He was a planter and a lawyer. ((: