The resolution for independence was introduced in June 1776 by Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, during the Second Continental Congress. He proposed that the colonies should be free and independent states, leading to the eventual drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Lee's resolution was a pivotal moment in the push for American independence from British rule.
Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution calling for independence from England.
Lee proposed the resolution that "We are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states." This lead to the Declaration of Independence to justify the separation to the world.
July 2, 1776
In 1776, between June 11 (when the Declaration committee was appointed) and July 4 (when changes were done and the Declaration was approved).Actually it was July 4th, that's why we have Independence day on that day because the Declaration of Independence was written.
December 22, 1847
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry lee
Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution calling for independence from England.
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee is who proposed the "resolution for independence" in June 1776
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.
June 7, 1776
Lee Resolution was created in 1776.
July 2, 1776 is when congress adopts resolution of independence.
Lee proposed the resolution that "We are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states." This lead to the Declaration of Independence to justify the separation to the world.
1776
June 1776 was when the Declaration of Independence was signed, so there were 13 colonies at that time.