Almost half of the 56 delegates who signed the US Declaration of Independence were representatives of what profession?
- Teachers and scholars
- Farmers and plantation owners
- Merchants and traders
- Lawyers and jurists
Answer
The correct answer is D) Lawyers and jurists.
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