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The Committee of Five was responsible for writing Declaration of Independence. Why were the colonists their primary audience?

Due to the fact that the colonists did not want to break free from Great
Britain
Due to the fact the colonists needed to all understand the reasons for the
rebellion against Britain.
Due to the fact that the British would be most frustrated to know that all
the colonists read the Declaration.
Due to the fact that they French and Spanish would support our rebellion
only if the colonists first supported the Declaration.

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B) Due to the fact that the colonists needed to all understand the reasons for the rebellion against Britain.

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Congress appointed a Committee of Five on June 11, 1776, to explain why the American colonies decided to become independent states and wanted separation from the British Empire. The Committee consisted of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman. By contrast Jefferson's prose was graceful and elevated.

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