NES Physical Education Practice Test

Who authored the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson John Adams

Correct Answer:

Thomas Jefferson

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson wrote the main draft of the Declaration of Independence. He was part of the Committee of Five chosen by the Continental Congress to draft the document, and he produced the initial text in June 1776. While Jefferson provided the core language, his colleagues Benjamin Franklin and John Adams helped revise and advocate for the final wording before the Congress adopted it on July 4, 1776. George Washington led the army and did not author the declaration.

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