Q. The author of the “American Declaration of Independence” was
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Jefferson
Explanation:
Thomas Jefferson is the principal author of the American Declaration of Independence, which was adopted on July 4, 1776.
- He was part of a five-member committee, but Jefferson wrote the first draft, and most of the final document is his work.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) George Washington – He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, not the author of the Declaration.
- (B) Lafayette – Marquis de Lafayette was a French nobleman who supported the American Revolution but was not involved in drafting the Declaration.
- (D) Thomas Paine – He was a political activist and author of influential pamphlets like "Common Sense", but he did not write the Declaration.
Thus, the correct answer is: (C) Jefferson.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Thomas Jefferson is the principal author of the American Declaration of Independence, which was adopted on July 4, 1776.
- He was part of a five-member committee, but Jefferson wrote the first draft, and most of the final document is his work.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) George Washington – He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, not the author of the Declaration.
- (B) Lafayette – Marquis de Lafayette was a French nobleman who supported the American Revolution but was not involved in drafting the Declaration.
- (D) Thomas Paine – He was a political activist and author of influential pamphlets like "Common Sense", but he did not write the Declaration.
Thus, the correct answer is: (C) Jefferson.