Question 78 of 128 ★ 65/20
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Official USCIS answers
- (Thomas) Jefferson
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. He was chosen for this task by the committee preparing the document. That is why the official answer is Thomas Jefferson.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.