Question

In his Virginia convention speech, what reasons does Patrick Henry provide for mobilizing the Virginia militia? select all that apply.
A. The British Army had already begun to attack Virginia.
B. All previous attempts at diplomacy had proven fruitless.
C. If they mobilized now, they could attack the British when they least suspected it.
D. The British were mobilizing troops and ships in preparation for a military operation.

Answer 1

Answers:

B. All previous attempts at diplomacy had proven fruitless.

D. The British were mobilizing troops and ships in preparation for a military operation.

Explanation:

Henry contended for preparing a Virginia state army against the developing British military power that had been called to the provinces to ensure against a frontier resistance in the wake of the Boston Tea Party and different challenges against tax collection.  

In the discourse, Henry sets up his preface that pioneer warriors should start getting ready for the fight to come, in the wake of persuading his audience members of his own validity as a speaker.

Answer 2

The answer is d because patric henry mobilized farmers and civilians to defend virgina