Which of the following statements reflects Lee’s proposal to the Continental Congress in 1776?

"Resolved, that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved."

Richard Henry Lee, 1776

Which of the following statements reflects Lee’s proposal to the Continental Congress in 1776?
A . Go to war with all of Europe.
B . Form a stronger union with Great Britain.
C . Break away from Great Britain to form independent states.
D . Promise their loyalty to the king of England.
E . Be patient with the British government.

Answer: C