Who drafted the American Declaration of Independence?

How the Declaration of Independence was made, drafting the Declaration of Independence, writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of Independence. read more

Drafting the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence Delegates from each of the Thirteen Colonies met in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776 to decide the case for liberty. read more

As Jefferson drafted it, the Declaration of Independence was divided into five sections, including an introduction, a preamble, a body (divided into two sections) and a conclusion. In general terms, the introduction effectively stated that seeking independence from Britain had become “necessary” for the colonies. read more

His draft was submitted to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia and, after a number of changes had been made, the final version of the American Declaration of Independence was ratified on 4 July 1776. read more