Although the whole Committee of Five participated in the drafting of the US Declaration of Independence, this man was the principal author of the Declaration.
- Robert R. Livingston
- Roger Sherman
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Adams
Answer
The correct answer is C) Thomas Jefferson.
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