At the Second Continental Congress, who argued that "these united Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent States"?

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Richard Henry Lee from Virginia introduced the resolution "That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States." It was seconded by John Adams and debated by the Congress. Eventually, a committee consisting of five members, including Thomas Jefferson, was appointed to draft a formal Declaration of Independence.

At the Second Continental Congress, Who Argued That "These United