You'll need to know the following:
"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin"
"Speech in the Virginia Convention" - note: 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!
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