Resolved.
              That these United Colonies are, and of
right ought to be, free and independant 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 expediant 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.