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The heroic speech Patrick Henry gave on March 23, 1775 was an epic moment for the United States of America that made history in the minds of all. A pretty straight forward speech, its subject is very, very clear and very, very evident. Simply put, Henry speaks of patriotism and loyalty to his great country in moments when such virtues are vital and necessary. Not only loyalty to his country, but to himself and God as well. He also champions freedom, something on which this country has always been based upon. But as Patrick Henry said, //"...different men often see the// //same subject in different lights",// he sees freedom as something that was on steak in 1775. America was inevitably headed towards the Great Revolutionary War against Great Britain to gain her independence and freedom from the binds and chains of Great Britain. Patrick states many numerous faults the Great Britain had toward the United States, such as the unnecessary sending of troops to the nation. //"Has Great Britain any enemy in this quarter of the world to call for all// //this accumulations of navies and armies?"// and Henry answers strongly that Great Britain had no reason to send such troops to America and stated that Britain was simply out to get them. Henry does a great job using his speech as a form of persuasion, into his speech he makes great arguments to why America shall not hold back. Stating that Britain is insulting the nation by saying //"...that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable and adversary."// and says that the country can not take such insults without action. The nation must act immediately and not take such trampling and hope for better times to come while America lies on her back waiting. He says America is not weak and the fight for freedom has to happen to let America be what she has become now. The subject here is obvious, it's about freedom, loyalty, and patriotism to a man’s country! In one last quote, he makes a huge impact saying, //"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 it, sir, let it come."//