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Who was appointed to write the Declaration of Independence?

James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Thomas Paine

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Answer:b

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Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Explanation: Although we know Thomas Jefferson as the true author, the Second Continental Congress initially appointed five people to draw up a declaration. The committee included Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson.

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