Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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Bgilham · Answer 1 · 2017-09-25T15:23:33+0000

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Explanation: Although we know Thomas Jefferson as the true author, the Second Continental Congress initially appointed five people to draw up a declaration. The committee included Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson.

Werva · Answer 2 · 2017-09-29T10:40:36+0000

The correct answer is President Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence. The draft was actually made by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. But Thomas Jefferson was the one who was instructed to write the final one.

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