What is the name for the delegates who proposed independence?

Question

Three letter word,, _e_
I really need this answered,, please???
It has to do something with the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 1

Richard Henry Lee was the delegate who made the motion that the American colonies should break away from Great Britaian and declare their independence.

Answer 2

Ben Franklin , and Richard Henry Lee from Virginia.
Backed by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams ... who da thought.

Jonnie

Answer 3

ben? and in Ben Franklin I am guessing here