The excerpt is taken from Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech to the Second Virginia Convention in 1775. Which sentence suggests that Patrick Henry believed British rule in the American colonies was tyrannical?
A. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country.
B. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery
C. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country
D. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts
E. For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it
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