Test Analysis Resolution introduced in the Continental Congress by Richard Henry Lee (Virginia) proposing a Declaration of Independence, June 7, 1776

Text analysis
Austin Gibbs
Resolution introduced in the Continental Congress by Richard Henry Lee (Virginia) proposing a Declaration of Independence, June 7, 1776

Who is writing?
The writer is Richard lee

Who is the audience?
The audience is the Continental Congress

Who does the writer represent?
The writer represents the United Colonies (free and independent states)

What is being said, argued and/or requested?
What is being said is that there needs to be a Declaration of Independence from Brittan, that the Colonies should completely dissolve the ties they have with Brittan

How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
The tone of this document is an urgent one, Lee is urging the Congress to issue a Declaration of Independence “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States,”

What is the proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?

The proof that is being used is that he is stating that the United Colonies should be free and independent from Brittan’s tyranny. “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.”