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Why did Patrick Henry say "Give me liberty or give me death"?

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Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech on March 23, 1775, at the Second Virginia Convention. He was convinced that war with Great Britain was inevitable and was advocating for the equipping of the Virginia militia to fight against the British. His powerful words underscored his belief that freedom was paramount and worth fighting and dying for, reflecting the growing sentiment for independence among the American colonies who were increasingly dissatisfied with British rule and oppressive laws like the Stamp Act.12