July 1st, 1776
It was Richard Henry Lee who introduced a resolution for independence. This occurred at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The motion was seconded by John Adams.
1776
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee
The Second Continental Congress began to discuss independence in 1776.
John Dickinson, a Founding Father, called for a resolution in the Second Continental Congress for Independence from Britain.
It was Richard Henry Lee who introduced a resolution for independence. This occurred at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The motion was seconded by John Adams.
1776
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee
On July 2,1776 , the continental Congress considered Lee's resolution again. this time the resolution passed, and the colonies considered themselves independent.
Richard Henry lee
Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution for independence to the second Continental Congress. It was call the Lee Resolution and introduced on June 7, 1776.
Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution calling for independence from England.
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee was a delgate from Virginia to the Second Continental Congress. He proposed a resolution that America declare its independence from Great Britain. On July 2, 1772, the Second continental Congrees adopted that resolution and 2 days later adopted the final form of the Declaration of Independence.