“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. . . . If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable—and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come. “. . . Gentlemen may cry Peace, Peace—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! “. . . Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? . . . Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” —Patrick Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, 1775

Based on Patrick Henry’s words, which side does he favor?

a
the independents
b
the Loyalists
c
the Parliament
d
the Patriots
lmk, please