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The Original Draft of the Declaration of Independence
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The Original Draft of the Declaration of Independence

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Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

  • Thomas Jefferson (correct)
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • George Washington
  • John Adams
  • What did Thomas Jefferson originally write instead of 'self-evident'?

  • indé pendant (correct)
  • inalienable
  • undeniable
  • sacred
  • What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in Jefferson's revised sentence?

  • Freedom, Equality, and the pursuit of Happiness
  • Life, Liberty, and Equality
  • Happiness, Equality, and Freedom
  • Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness (correct)
  • What did Thomas Jefferson turn the Declaration of Independence into with his revisions?

    <p>A proclamation of human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Thomas Jefferson prepare the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>Mid-June 1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Declaration of Independence

    • Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.

    Jefferson's Original Writing

    • Thomas Jefferson originally wrote 'sacred and undeniable' instead of 'self-evident'.

    Unalienable Rights

    • The three unalienable rights mentioned in Jefferson's revised sentence are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

    Jefferson's Revisions

    • Thomas Jefferson turned the Declaration of Independence into a formal declaration of independence with his revisions.

    Timeline

    • Thomas Jefferson prepared the first draft of the Declaration of Independence in June 1776.

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    Test your knowledge on the original draft of the Declaration of Independence! Explore the wording and key ideas proposed by Thomas Jefferson in this historically significant document. Discover the initial phrases used to convey the principles of equality and rights that shaped American history.

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