After the Continental Congress voted for independence on July 1, 1776, why did Edward Rutledge of South Carolina ask that another vote be taken the next day?

A. to covince delegates from other colonies to vote against independence

B. to be sure the vote was recorded accurately to gain the public trust

C. to ensure that delegates not present during the initial vote could offer their support

D. to allow the South Carolina delegates to vote again and in favor of independence

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Katie Henson

20 January, 18:25

After the Continental Congress voted for independence on July 1, 1776, why did Edward Rutledge of South Carolina ask that another vote be taken the next day?

A. to covince delegates from other colonies to vote against independence

B. to be sure the vote was recorded accurately to gain the public trust

C. to ensure that delegates not present during the initial vote could offer their support

D. to allow the South Carolina delegates to vote again and in favor of independence

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Lia Rubio · Answer 1

B. to be sure the vote was record? I don't know for sure tho

Tessa Costa · Answer 2

D. to allow the South Carolina delegates to vote again and in favor of independence

Explanation:

As a delegate, he was instructed to initially oppose the independence because the South Carolina leaders were not sure if that was the correct time to declare independence.

So the correct answer is:

D. to allow the South Carolina delegates to vote again and in favor of independence