Resolution for Independence

Definition

The Resolution for Independence was a proposal introduced by Richard Henry Lee in June 1776 in the Second Continental Congress declaring United States independence from Great Britain.

Analogy

Imagine you're part of a club that's been under poor leadership and you've had enough. The Resolution for Independence is like standing up at a club meeting and suggesting everyone vote to split off and form their own independent club instead.

Related terms

Unanimous Declaration of Independence: Another name for The Declaration of Independence; it represents unanimous agreement among all thirteen colonies to declare themselves independent states free from British rule.

Thomas Jefferson: He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. Think of him as the person who writes down your club's new rules and mission statement after everyone agrees to split off.

American Revolution: The war fought from 1775-1783 between Great Britain and the thirteen North American colonies, which had declared themselves the independent United States of America. It's like a tug-of-war contest where you're trying to pull away from an oppressive leader.