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What was Robert Morris's position about British restrictions and a motion for independence in America?

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He opposed British restrictions prior to the Revolution and served (1775-78) as a member of the Continental Congress. Morris voted against the original motion for independence in July, 1776, as premature, but signed the declaration in August.

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