Who said 'Give me liberty, or give me death'?

• A. Patrick Henry
• B. Thomas Jefferson
• C. Benjamin Franklin
• D. James Madison

Answer: (A)

Identifying who uttered a famous revolutionary line. Patrick Henry delivered a stirring speech at the Virginia Convention in 1775, urging bold action in defense of liberty. The line “Give me liberty, or give me death” captures his commitment to independence and the willingness to risk everything for freedom. While other early American leaders like Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison were pivotal to the Revolution and the founding, this particular quote is attributed to Henry and reflects his fiery rhetoric on resisting British rule.