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 Henry's
statesmanship did not end with the Revolution and achievement
of independence. While recognizing the need to augment the
financial resources of the confederation congress, he was
critical of the extensive powers given to the central government
by the Constitution of 1787. He was adamant in his demand
for the protection of basic individual liberties. Henry's
speeches in the Virginia Convention of 1788 testify to his
insistence that American freedom required a Bill of Rights.
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