Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Question 78 of 128 · Colonial Period and Independence · also on the 2008 test (question 62)

Accepted answer

(Thomas) Jefferson

Explanation

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He later became the 3rd President of the United States. He was only 33 years old when he wrote it.

Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).

Last verified against USCIS on 2026-08-25.