"Patrick Henry Speech" by Patrick Henry No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death, Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775 "President Washington's Farewell Address, Sep 19, 1797" by Miller Center In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as matter of serious concern that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations—Northern and Southern—Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. Transcript of President George Washington's September 19, 1796 Farewell Address Question Use this passage from “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” by Patrick Henry and George Washington’s Farewell Address to answer the question. What theme is shared by both of these passages? (1 point) Responses the importance of free speech in preserving America the importance of free speech in preserving America the presence of disagreement in a democratic country the presence of disagreement in a democratic country the system of checks and balances created by the Constitution the system of checks and balances created by the Constitution the need to disregard regional ties and embrace one America

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The theme shared by both passages is "the presence of disagreement in a democratic country." Patrick Henry emphasizes the right to express differing opinions respectfully in his speech, while George Washington warns about the dangers of geographical divisions and the potential for discord among differing parties. Both highlight the idea that differences of opinion are a natural and important aspect of a functioning democracy.

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"Patrick Henry Speech" by Patrick Henry No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death, Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775 "President Washington's Farewell Address, Sep 19, 1797" by Miller Center In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as matter of serious concern that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations—Northern and Southern—Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. Transcript of President George Washington's September 19, 1796 Farewell Address Question Use this passage from “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” by Patrick Henry and George Washington’s Farewell Address to answer the question. What theme is shared by both of these passages? (1 point) Responses the importance of free speech in preserving America the importance of free speech in preserving America the presence of disagreement in a democratic country the presence of disagreement in a democratic country the system of checks and balances created by the Constitution the system of checks and balances created by the Constitution the need to disregard regional ties and embrace one America

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The theme shared by both passages is "the presence of disagreement in a democratic country." Patrick Henry emphasizes the right to express differing opinions respectfully in his speech, while George Washington warns about the dangers of geographical divisions and the potential for discord among differing parties. Both highlight the idea that differences of opinion are a natural and important aspect of a functioning democracy.

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The theme shared by both passages is "the presence of disagreement in a democratic country." Patrick Henry emphasizes the right to express differing opinions respectfully in his speech, while George Washington warns about the dangers of geographical divisions and the potential for discord among differing parties. Both highlight the idea that differences of opinion are a natural and important aspect of a functioning democracy.