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Why was Thomas Jefferson chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

a. Members of the Congress knew he was the only college graduate there.
b. Jefferson asked to write the document.
c. He was the oldest member of the Congress and respected.
d. He was well-educated and an excellent writer.

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Answer:

d

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Answer: D

Explanation: He was one of the youngest members of a group, comprised of educated men-some smarter than him! He was actually one of the youngest members their, and he actually protested, and asked Sam Adams to write it. But Sam refused, obviously.

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