Purpose- tell the story of Benjamin Franklin's life.
Overall Summery- Ben's life during his internship with his brother. Ben dislikes the internship because his brother treats him like the other interns. He decides to submit articles to the paper under the name of Sylis Dogood. His brother goes to jail, because of the remarks against those in power, that is published in the paper. James is released but can no longer publish the paper under his name. Ben takes over as publisher. James still trusts Ben as an apprentice. Ben & James fights, and Ben eventually leaves the paper.
The Speech in the Virginia Convention
by Patrick Henry
Purpose- To convince the politicians in the House of Burgesses that they should support a movement towards war and independence.
Outline the argument-
Thesis: The question before us is one of either freedom or slavery
Points:
1) It is natural to give into the illusions of hope but we must look at experience
a) The British over the last ten years have not responded to us
b) The British have made warlike preparations against us and sent armies and navies to Americas.
1) Who are these armies and navies for? These are implements of war and subjugation.
2) Has the British any enemy in this quarter of the world?
2) We have petitioned, remonstrated, prostrated ourselves before the thorn looking to amended the situation and we have ignored.
3) We can't listen to arguments that we are too weak to oppose the British or we'll find ourselves chained, bound hand and foot.
4) We are not weak.
a) We have 3 million citizens
b) God is on our side
c) God will rise up friends to help us
d) Besides it is too late not to fight
Conclusion: As for me give me liberty or give me death!
1) It is natural to give into the illusions of hope but we must look at experience
a) The British over the last ten years have not responded to us
b) The British have made warlike preparations against us and sent armies and navies to Americas.
1) Who are these armies and navies for? These are implements of war and subjugation.
2) Has the British any enemy in this quarter of the world?
2) We have petitioned, remonstrated, prostrated ourselves before the thorn looking to amended the situation and we have ignored.
3) We can't listen to arguments that we are too weak to oppose the British or we'll find ourselves chained, bound hand and foot.
4) We are not weak.
a) We have 3 million citizens
b) God is on our side
c) God will rise up friends to help us
d) Besides it is too late not to fight
Conclusion: As for me give me liberty or give me death!
Declaration of Independence
by Thomas Jefferson
Common Sense & The Crisis
by T. Paine
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