Question

The _____ was adopted on July 4, 1776, and most of the document was written by Thomas Jefferson.

a. Mayflower Compact
b. Bill of Rights
c. Declaration of Independence
d. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
e. Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges

Answer 1

Declaration of Independence

Step-by-step explanation:

Richard Henry Lee, an American statesman and Founding Father from Virginia, brought what was termed the ‘Lee resolution’ to the continental congress and it contained clauses siting that the united colonies need to be free and form independent states. A committee of five persons were set up with Thomas Jefferson as part of the group and he was given the responsibility of drafting the document.

The congress, on July 2, 1776, voted to declare independence from England and many considered the declaration to be the foundation of American freedom.