Which of These Is Not a True Statement About the Declaration

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a true statement about the Declaration of Independence?

• A) George Washington joined Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Roger Sherman in drafting it.
• B) It was composed of two parts: the first justifying the revolution, the second listing grievances against the king.
• C) In it, Jefferson blamed England for bringing slavery to the New World.
• D) It was unanimously approved by the Continental Congress.
• E) Many of the signatures on it did not appear until August of 1776.

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