Richard Henry Lee
Definition
Proper noun: - A Founding Father of the United States: Richard Henry Lee was an American statesman and politician from Virginia who was a prominent leader during the American Revolution. He is most famous for proposing the Lee Resolution in the Second Continental Congress, which called for the colonies' independence from Great Britain.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Richard Henry Lee was a signatory of the Articles of Confederation.
- The resolution presented by Richard Henry Lee was a direct step toward the Declaration of Independence.
Advanced Usage
- "Lee Resolution": The formal proposal for independence presented by Richard Henry Lee to the Continental Congress on June 7, 1776.
- The Lee Resolution, "that these united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states," was adopted on July 2, 1776.
Variants and Related Words
- Lee Resolution (noun phrase): The historic proposal for American independence.
- Founding Father (noun phrase): A group to which Richard Henry Lee belongs, referring to the men who founded the United States.
Synonyms
- Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader.
- Revolutionary leader: A person who leads or plays a key role in a revolution.
Related Phrases
- "Proposed the resolution for independence": The key action for which Richard Henry Lee is historically remembered.
- Richard Henry Lee is the delegate who proposed the resolution for independence.
Noun
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leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794)
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