Who wrote the primary draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• A. Thomas Jefferson
• B. John Adams
• C. Benjamin Franklin
• D. George Washington

Answer: (A)

Thomas Jefferson wrote the primary draft. He was a Virginian delegate who was part of the Committee of Five appointed by the Continental Congress to draft the document. He produced the initial text in June 1776, and his wording shaped the main ideas and structure of the Declaration that Congress adopted in July. Other leaders like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin contributed ideas and supported the push for independence, and George Washington led the army, but the actual drafting was Jefferson’s work.