Question

which group was responsible for drafting the declaration of independence?
a. the continental army
b. the committee of five
c. the constitutional convention
d. the sons of liberty

Explanation:

To determine the group responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The Continental Army was the military force during the American Revolution, not involved in drafting the Declaration.
• Option b: The Committee of Five (composed of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman) was appointed by the Second Continental Congress to draft the Declaration of Independence.
• Option c: The Constitutional Convention was for drafting the U.S. Constitution, not the Declaration.
• Option d: The Sons of Liberty were involved in protests against British policies but not in drafting the Declaration.

Answer:

b. The Committee of Five