Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A) John Locke
B) George Washington
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) James Madison
E) Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson is recognized as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. While he drew inspiration from philosophers like John Locke and the committee editing the document included other Founding Fathers like Benjamin Franklin, the original draft was largely Jefferson's work.

Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence