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Why was Jefferson chosen as the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence?

He was the first one to think of breaking ties with Britain.

He was an eloquent writer and supported American independence.

He attended the Continental Congress debates.

He wrote faster than the other members of the Committee of Five.

What is one of Jefferson’s central ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

The colonists should unite against the British.

Slavery is wrong and should be abolished.

Everyone is created equal and has certain rights.

All colonists should work with the British to create more effective local governments.

Where would you find a restatement of the thesis?

in the introduction

in the body

in the conclusion

Where would you find Jefferson’s thesis?

in the introduction

in the body

in the conclusion

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