Path to Independence
The journey toward independence gained momentum as Rhode Island became the first colony to renounce allegiance to the king. While some colonies quickly supported the cause, others, particularly in the mid-Atlantic, hesitated. A pivotal moment came with the Lee resolution, which formally severed ties with Britain, setting the stage for the creation of the Declaration of Independence, heavily influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights.In this clip
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