17. Founding Father And Virginia Governor Patrick Henry Joined The Sons Of Liberty
Patrick Henry is the famous Founding Father who stated, “Give me liberty or give me death” during a speech made at the Virginia House of Burgesses. Henry voiced his opinions about the British government and the need for American independence all over the colonies. In fact, Henry is credited as one of the central figures to cause Virginia to raise troops to help fight during the American Revolution.
He helped the Sons of Liberty in many ways by protesting and spreading the word of their organization to increase members. After the revolution, Henry became the first Governor of Virginia.
