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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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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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