Who drafted the document, "The Declaration of Independence"?
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A.
Abraham Lincoln
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B.
Thomas Jefferson
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C.
John Adams
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D.
H.D. Thoreau
Correct Answer:
B. Thomas Jefferson
Explanation:
The correct answer is Thomas Jefferson. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, a document adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced the separation of the thirteen North American British colonies from Great Britain. While a committee including figures like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin assisted in the process, Jefferson is credited with drafting the original text.
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