Which best describes patrick henry?
a. he agreed with alexander hamilton and opposed the constitution.
b. he was a federalist and opposed the constitution.
c. he was an anti-federalist and opposed the constitution.
d. he disagreed with alexander hamilton and favored the constitution.

He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution. (C)

Further Explanations:

Patrick Henry an orator and attorney of the United State was known for his statements in the “Second Virginia Convention” of 1775. He was an influential speakerthat he showed in his speeches conveyed during the American Revolution. He enhanced the energy of the “Battle of Independence”.Being the “Founding Father” he aided as the 5th and 6th governor of Virginia after the Independence.At the time of signing up of the Constitution, he opposed it accusing that the Constitution was not consigning full authority to central Government. He believed that the Federal administration should owe full authority over its states.

Henry became a barrister through self-study and began his legitimate practice in 1760. Soon he gained fame through his accomplishment in the Parson’s case against Anglican Clergy. Later he was chosen for the “House of Burgesses” and there he objectedto the Stamp Act of 1765 and became noticeable. In 1744 and 1745 he served as the delegate in the 1st and 2nd Continental Congress but failed to prove himself dominant at that time.  

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1. In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister is appointed by the monarch. is elected by representatives chosen by the people. is the leader of the party that won the most seats in parliament. is elected directly by the people?

2. Which of these was one of the few successes of the united states government under the articles of confederation?

3. Why did Pope Gregory vii and henry iv come into conflict?

Answer Details

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Patrick Henry

Keywords: Patrick Henry, orator and attorney, United State, Second Virginia Convention, Founding Father, Virginia, Parson’s case, Anglican Clergy, House of Burgesses, Stamp Act, Continental Congress, Battle of Independence.

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many churches split during the movement.

new religions grew in popularity.