5 Questions
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which city hosted the Second Continental Congress?
Philadelphia
How many men were chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Five
Which part of the Declaration of Independence served as the introduction?
The Preamble
Who organized the document into different parts?
Thomas Jefferson
Study Notes
The Declaration of Independence
- The main author of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson.
- The Second Continental Congress was hosted in Philadelphia.
- A committee of five men was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence.
- The preamble served as the introduction to the Declaration of Independence.
- The document was organized into different parts by Thomas Jefferson.
Test your knowledge of American history with this quiz on the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Explore the key events and figures involved in the process of formal separation from Great Britain.
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