Here is the answer to the given question above. According to Patrick Henry, the basic question being debated at the Virginia Convention is whether to pursue a peaceful solution to the "imperial dispute" or prepare for war. To quote, this is what he said. "Nothing less than a <span>question of freedom or s<span>lavery". He describes </span></span><span>the magnitude of the situation, and points out that slavery is a "retreat". Hope this helps.</span>
