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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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Q: Why did a lawyer say Patrick Henry committed treason?
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