TIL The Halifax Resolves was the first official action by the American Colonies calling for independence. On April 12, 1776, North Carolina allowed their delegates to vote for independence, however action only came when Virginia adopted the Lee Resolution calling for independence.
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Dalamar931 t1_ix8frs7 wrote
TIL there's another Halifax