Which of the following does Lee call on the First Continental Congress to do? A.
to seek alliances with foreign nations

B.
to organize an army among the colonies

C.
to support the Parliament over the monarchy

D.
to stockpile arms to conduct their revolution

Use the excerpt from Richard Henry Lee’s resolution to Congress to answer the question.

Excerpt from Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution to Congress, June 7, 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. That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances. That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation.