Question 78: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Official answer
- (Thomas) Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson wrote it in 1776, at 33. Later he became the third president.
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- George Washington
- Abraham Lincoln
- James Monroe
On the 2008 test this is question 62
If you filed your N-400 before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 version. Which one is mine?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- (Thomas) Jefferson
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More questions on this topic
- 79When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- 80The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
- 81There were 13 original states. Name five.
- 82What founding document was written in 1787?
- 83The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- 84Why were the Federalist Papers important?
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Official sources:
- USCIS · 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) ↗ · checked October 6, 2026
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