Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• optional: (Thomas) Jefferson

Our explanation

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. It was a “statement of freedom” from Great Britain in 1776. Jefferson later became the third President. George Washington was the first President.

Remember it

Two J’s: Jefferson wrote it, and it was adopted in July.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 49; “third president” from 2025 Q87 list (p. 84). Quote: “Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.”

• Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (2008 version), rev. 08/21 (PDF, USCIS)

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