Question

What is one reason why the author stated he did not want to write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

A. He was distrusted by others.
B. He did not have enough time.
C. He wanted to work on something else.
D. He was not an American.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. He was distrusted by others. Thomas Jefferson's reputation was compared to other members of the Committee of the Congress, and he felt his words are unconvincing as prejudged by others. Yet majority of the group decided to choose him because he has the passion in writing literary pieces in scientific and joyful manner.