answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Thomas Jefferson was the principal writer, but he was part of a committee appointed by the Second Continental Congress to write it. The other four members were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who was the principle author of the declaration of indepence?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Whose beliefs was the declaration of indepence based on?

introduction and beliefs of the declaration of indepence


Which furture president was the author of the ''Declaration of Indepence?

Thomas Jefferson, who went on to become the 3rd President of the United States, was the author of the Declaration of Independence.


When was the Declaration of Indepence written?

In 1776


The declaration of indepence is primarily a what?

Document


What was the purpose of the Declaration of Indepence?

111


What documents was written to convince the nation to go to war with Britain The declaration of indepence of indepence The constitution The legislative article The bill of rights?

The declaration of independence


Where was the declaration of indepence signed?

philadelphia,pa


Which state was the Declaration of Indepence signed in?

it is Pennsylvania!


How many parts does the declaration of indepence have?

4


Who was the youngest to sign the declaration of indepence?

John Adams


Who was the first to sign the declaration of indepence?

John Hancock


What principle divides power between the states and federal government?

federalisim