In his speech, he says, “war-like preparations which cover our water and darken our land” [2]. He is explaining that without making preparations, the British will conquer the states and ruin the lives of the colonists. Patrick responds to the other side of the argument that America could create a treaty with the British. He says that they have tried that many times but failed [2]. So he proves that the only solution is to fight against the British. He mentions in his speech, “And what have we to oppose them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the past ten years. Have we anything new to offer on the subject. Nothing” [2]. This shows that there are no more peaceful resolutions with the British and fighting is their only
In his speech, he says, “war-like preparations which cover our water and darken our land” [2]. He is explaining that without making preparations, the British will conquer the states and ruin the lives of the colonists. Patrick responds to the other side of the argument that America could create a treaty with the British. He says that they have tried that many times but failed [2]. So he proves that the only solution is to fight against the British. He mentions in his speech, “And what have we to oppose them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the past ten years. Have we anything new to offer on the subject. Nothing” [2]. This shows that there are no more peaceful resolutions with the British and fighting is their only