Revolutionary Speeches The Revolutionary War was an eloquent time in American history. Many people were afraid of England’s wrath, the possibility of death, or the complete obliteration of the colonies. During the late seventeen hundreds, the colonies wanted to seek their independence; however, due to fear, most colonists did not speak out on their desires. Nevertheless, there were a handful of brave souls who spoke on behave of everyone. Men such as Patrick Henry in his speech to the Virginia Convention in 1775, Thomas Paine in his pamphlet “Common Sense” and in “The Crisis” series, and John Hancock in his speech after the Boston Massacre. These men wanted to kindle the desire for independence throughout the colonies with their words
…show more content…
Paine had many similar motives to those of Patrick Henry. Paine wrote to encourage colonists to fight for their independence. Many American colonists disliked the king, they disliked his taxes, and they disliked his power he had over their lives. In Paine’s pamphlet, “Common Sense”, he said “But where, say some, is the king of America? I will tell you, he reigns above, and doth not make havoc of mankind like the royal brute of Great Britain.” (Paine, “West's Encyclopedia of American Law”). Paine also wrote “The Crisis” series, which spoke to the common people in the colonies as well as those who came from wealth. Paine used common jargon and clear ideas to express the colonists and his own ideas. No matter what Paine was saying, anyone who read his work could clearly find it relatable. John Hancock, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Paine were all revolutionary speakers who left a great amount of influence on their audiences. They used common language, metaphors, rhetoric’s, and powerful words to kindle the American colonists. If they had not been brave enough to speak out against England, America would not be the country it is today. With one purpose, these three men inspired their compatriots to fight for their independence. These three men played a key role in American history. Hancock, Paine, and Henry inspired to create a country based on life, liberty, and the pursuit of
Paine had many similar motives to those of Patrick Henry. Paine wrote to encourage colonists to fight for their independence. Many American colonists disliked the king, they disliked his taxes, and they disliked his power he had over their lives. In Paine’s pamphlet, “Common Sense”, he said “But where, say some, is the king of America? I will tell you, he reigns above, and doth not make havoc of mankind like the royal brute of Great Britain.” (Paine, “West's Encyclopedia of American Law”). Paine also wrote “The Crisis” series, which spoke to the common people in the colonies as well as those who came from wealth. Paine used common jargon and clear ideas to express the colonists and his own ideas. No matter what Paine was saying, anyone who read his work could clearly find it relatable. John Hancock, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Paine were all revolutionary speakers who left a great amount of influence on their audiences. They used common language, metaphors, rhetoric’s, and powerful words to kindle the American colonists. If they had not been brave enough to speak out against England, America would not be the country it is today. With one purpose, these three men inspired their compatriots to fight for their independence. These three men played a key role in American history. Hancock, Paine, and Henry inspired to create a country based on life, liberty, and the pursuit of