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Question 62

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

  1. George Washington
  2. Thomas JeffersonCorrect answer
  3. Benjamin Franklin
  4. John Adams

Official answer

(Thomas) Jefferson

Explanation

Jefferson drafted the Declaration for the committee of five; Adams and Franklin were on that committee and suggested edits, but the text was his. Washington was commanding the army at the time.

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