Patrick Henry Trivia Quiz: An American Politician & Lawyer

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Patrick Henry Trivia Quiz: An American Politician & Lawyer

Patrick Henry (1736-1799) was an American politician, lawyer, and orator who played a prominent role in the American Revolution. He is best known for his "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech in 1775, which urged Virginia to take up arms against British rule. He served as the first post-colonial governor of Virginia and was a leading advocate for the Bill of Rights.Here are 10 trivia quiz questions based on Patrick Henrylife. So, let’s play the quiz!

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What was Patrick Henry's profession?

  • Lawyer

  • Farmer

  • Physician

  • Merchant

Which of the following was not a famous quote attributed to Patrick Henry?

  • "I have not yet begun to fight!"

  • "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?"

  • "If this be treason, make the most of it!"

  • "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."

In which state was Patrick Henry born?

  • Virginia

  • Massachusetts

  • Pennsylvania

  • New York

Which of the following was not a major issue that Patrick Henry addressed during his political career?

  • The rights of colonists to self-government

  • The abolition of slavery

  • The ratification of the U.S. Constitution

  • The separation of church and state

Which of the following was not a major event that occurred during Patrick Henry's lifetime?

  • The American Revolution

  • The French Revolution

  • The War of 1812

  • The Mexican-American War

Which of the following was not a role that Patrick Henry played during the American Revolution?

  • Governor of Virginia

  • Member of the Continental Congress

  • Commander of the Continental Army

  • Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses

What was the name of the pamphlet written by Patrick Henry in 1765, in which he argued against the Stamp Act and asserted that only the Virginia legislature had the authority to tax Virginians?

  • Common Sense

  • The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved

  • Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

  • The Federalist Papers

In which year did Patrick Henry serve his first term as governor of Virginia?

  • 1784

  • 1785

  • 1795

  • 1805

Which famous phrase is attributed to Patrick Henry's speech in 1775, in which he urged his fellow Virginians to join the fight for independence?

  • "Give me liberty or give me death!"

  • "No taxation without representation!"

  • "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."

  • "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union..."

What was the name of the treaty signed in 1778 between the United States and France, which Patrick Henry supported?

  • Treaty of Paris

  • Treaty of Alliance

  • Treaty of Ghent

  • Treaty of Versailles

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