Webster’s Dictionary defines a Founding Father as “one of the framers of the Constitution.” Patrick Henry is considered one of the founding fathers although he was not present for the Constitutional Convention. Henry served in government and law for numerous years. Patrick Henry’s life consists of early life, law and political life, and biblical life.
Patrick Henry was born on May 29, 1736 to John and Sarah Henry. Patrick went to school for a short amount of time. After his formal schooling his father taught him at home. After failing at farming and running a store (twice), Patrick decided to go into law. Henry read many books then took an oral test. Henry passed but had to read law books. Henry had a way to convince people that his way was best. Henry grew popular as he won cases.
The case that made Patrick Henry famous was the Parson’s case. Henry won the case by appealing to the jury as he defended the farmer. Because Patrick won the Parson’s case, he became well …show more content…
He continued to have law cases although it interfered with him serving. Henry served in both Continental Conventions. “I know not what course others may take. But as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” This shows Henry’s want for liberty or separation from Britain. Henry was elected as the first governor of Virginia, where he served, three, 1-year terms (1776-1778, 1784-1785). According to the Virginia Constitution a governor could not serve more than 3 one-year terms consecutively. While Founding Fathers are seen as supporters of the Constitution, Henry objected the Constitution because feared a strong central government would become tyrannical. After the Constitution was passed, he served as a key influence in passing the Bill of Rights. Henry retired from law although offered many high positions in government. He declined all but one job, a representative for the Virginia legislature, but died before he could take
Patrick Henry was born on May 29, 1736 to John and Sarah Henry. Patrick went to school for a short amount of time. After his formal schooling his father taught him at home. After failing at farming and running a store (twice), Patrick decided to go into law. Henry read many books then took an oral test. Henry passed but had to read law books. Henry had a way to convince people that his way was best. Henry grew popular as he won cases.
The case that made Patrick Henry famous was the Parson’s case. Henry won the case by appealing to the jury as he defended the farmer. Because Patrick won the Parson’s case, he became well …show more content…
He continued to have law cases although it interfered with him serving. Henry served in both Continental Conventions. “I know not what course others may take. But as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” This shows Henry’s want for liberty or separation from Britain. Henry was elected as the first governor of Virginia, where he served, three, 1-year terms (1776-1778, 1784-1785). According to the Virginia Constitution a governor could not serve more than 3 one-year terms consecutively. While Founding Fathers are seen as supporters of the Constitution, Henry objected the Constitution because feared a strong central government would become tyrannical. After the Constitution was passed, he served as a key influence in passing the Bill of Rights. Henry retired from law although offered many high positions in government. He declined all but one job, a representative for the Virginia legislature, but died before he could take