In this quote, Hancock calls on his listeners to actively fight British rule. He urges them to take action, even to the point of fighting and dying for their cause, rather than submitting or merely asking the British to consider their requests.
“I conjure you, by all that is dear, by all that is honorable, by all that is sacred, not only that ye pray, but that ye act; that, if necessary, ye fight, and even die.”
–John Hancock
Boston Massacre Oration
March 5, 1774
John Hancock made this speech after the Boston Massacre.
In this quote, Hancock calls on his listeners to
submit to British rule.
actively fight British rule.
ask the British to consider colonial requests.
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