In the 1788 reading by Patrick Henry, he asserts that the foundation of America was A. Free market economy

B. Geographic Expansion

C. Freedom of religion

D. Individual liberty

D. Individual liberty

Explanation:

In a 1788 reading by Patrick Henry, he asserts that the foundation of America was "Individual liberty."

Patrick Henry is widely known as an Anti-Federalist. He was one of the major critics of the Federalist and central government. His critics of the United States Constitutional proposal led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights to protect individual liberty.

He made the speech on June 5, 1788. And in that speech, he echoed that "When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, Sir, was then the primary object. We are descended from a people whose government was founded on liberty: Our glorious forefathers of Great Britain made liberty the foundation of everything. That country becomes a great, mighty, and splendid nation; not because their Government is strong and energetic; but, Sir, because liberty is its direct end and foundation: We drew the spirit of liberty from our British ancestors; by that spirit, we have triumphed over every difficulty."

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