...totally dissolved. " That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming alliances. " That a plan of confederation be prepared...colonies for their consideration and approbation." It was duly seconded by that other irreconcilable, John Adams, and naturally gave rise to an animated...

...colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states." The third resolution was, ' ' That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted...colonies, for their consideration and approbation." No argument was needed to show that if independence was to be maintained there must be a permanent...

...to the British Crown ; and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. " That it...colonies for their consideration and approbation." Action upon these resolutions was postponed to the next day, Saturday, and again, on that day, to Monday,...

...that ' these united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states, . . . and that a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted...colonies for their consideration and approbation.' Lee's resolution was debated in committee of tie whole June 8 and 10, and adopted June 11. Under it...

...to the British Crown ; and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. " That it...colonies for their consideration and approbation." Action upon these resolutions was postponed to the next day, Saturday, and again, on that day, to Monday,...

...allegiance to the British crown, and all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. "That it is...the respective colonies for their consideration." Thus was outlined the policy of Virginia. By the adoption of the motion of her delegates, July 2, 1776,...

...united Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, . . . and that a plan or confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approval." This was adopted July 2. The committee to prepare the Declaration of Independence were:...

...to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is and ought to be totally dissolved. " That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effective measures for forming foreign alliances. " That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted...

...to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. " That it...colonies for their consideration and approbation." The Continental Congress was sitting in the building then called the State House, now called Independence...

...to the British Crown; and that all political connections between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. That it is...Colonies for their consideration and approbation. Rrsclvtd, That it is the opinion of this Committee that the first resolution be postponed to this day...