Historical Events tagged with "declaration_of_independence"
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Continental Congress Adopts Lee Resolution
The Continental Congress took a significant step by adopting the Lee Resolution, which called for the colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. This resolution set the wheels in motion for the formal request for independence, emphasized due to escalating tensions between the colonies and British authorities. Proposed by Richard Henry Lee, the resolution received support and led to further discussions among delegates at the Congress in Philadelphia, ultimately culminating in a historic document—a declaration of independence that would be formally adopted later on July 4, establishing a new nation grounded in liberty and freedom.
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