<P> On May 29 , 1765 , Patrick Henry made one of his famous speeches before the Virginia House of Burgesses to encourage the passage of the resolutions . Henry said `` Caesar had his Brutus , Charles I his Cromwell , and George III ... ( Henry was interrupted by cries from the opposition ) ... may profit by their example . If this be treason , make the most of it . '' When Patrick Henry paused after the vibrant portion of the speech , Speaker John Robinson stood and shouted , `` Treason ! Treason ! '' . Patrick Henry at this point issued a semi-apology . </P>
<P> On May 29 , 1765 , Patrick Henry made one of his famous speeches before the Virginia House of Burgesses to encourage the passage of the resolutions . Henry said `` Caesar had his Brutus , Charles I his Cromwell , and George III ... ( Henry was interrupted by cries from the opposition ) ... may profit by their example . If this be treason , make the most of it . '' When Patrick Henry paused after the vibrant portion of the speech , Speaker John Robinson stood and shouted , `` Treason ! Treason ! '' . Patrick Henry at this point issued a semi-apology . </P>
who gave a fiery speech in the virginia house of burgesses
who gave a fiery speech in the virginia house of burgesses
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry