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What was the purpose of Richard Henry Lee's proposal to declare independence?

A. To threaten Britain to allow for a representative in
parliament.

B. To force Britain to allow them to break off to avoid
more war.

C. To formally declare the colonists as an independent
country.

D. To threaten Britain to remove the new taxes.

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Answer:

C.To formally declare the colonists as an independent country

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