Who introduced the resolution for independence in 1776?

Who introduced the resolution for independence in 1776?

• A. George Washington
• B. Thomas Jefferson
• C. Richard Henry Lee
• D. John Adams

Answer: (C)

The key idea is identifying who formally moved toward independence in the Continental Congress in 1776. Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, introduced a resolution on June 7, 1776 declaring that the United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states. That motion set the course for independence and led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, which the Congress adopted on July 4, 1776 (though the resolution itself was the initial proposal). George Washington was leading the army and did not introduce the resolution; John Adams was a strong advocate but did not introduce it; Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration, which explains the reasons for independence but is separate from the resolution itself.

The key idea is identifying who formally moved toward independence in the Continental Congress in 1776. Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, introduced a resolution on June 7, 1776 declaring that the United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states. That motion set the course for independence and led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, which the Congress adopted on July 4, 1776 (though the resolution itself was the initial proposal). George Washington was leading the army and did not introduce the resolution; John Adams was a strong advocate but did not introduce it; Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration, which explains the reasons for independence but is separate from the resolution itself.