Who was the author of the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Thomas Jefferson
- Step 1: Jefferson wrote the draft in June 1776 for the committee of five. Step 2. The Congress adopted it on 4 July. Answer: Thomas Jefferson. Why not the others: Franklin and Adams helped edit it, and Washington led the army.
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