Rev250-089 Resolution on Independence

About this episode

The episode discusses Richard Henry Lee's resolution for the colonies to declare independence on June 7, 1776.

On June 7, 1776, Virginia Delegate Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution before the Continental Congress that the colonies should declare themselves to be free and independent states. For more context, please listen to Episode 98 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-098-voting-for-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Michael Troy

Topics covered

• Independence
• Continental Congress
• American Revolution
• Virginia Delegate
• Historical Resolution

Keywords

• Richard Henry Lee
• Continental Congress
• independence
• American Revolution
• Virginia
• historical resolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Continental Congress

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