A. to underscore how intertwined their political lives were
The fact that Adams and Jefferson died on the same day, the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, highlights the significance of their relationship and the impact they had on the founding of the United States. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of their political lives and the lasting legacy they left behind.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson worked closely together to create the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Although they were close friends at the time, their differing ideas for the future of the nation slowly caused them to drift apart. By the time Jefferson served as vice president to Adams, they were widely considered to be political enemies. In old age, the two men repaired their friendship.
Remarkably, they died on the same day, July 4, 1826— the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Why does the author end by mentioning that Adams and Jefferson died on the same day?
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to underscore how intertwined their political lives were
to offer a lesson about letting politics interfere with friendship
to explain why Independence Day is observed in the United States John Adams and Thomas Jefferson worked closely together to create the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Although they were close friends at the time, their differing ideas for the future of the nation slowly caused them to drift apart. By the time Jefferson served as vice president to Adams, they were widely considered to be political enemies. In old age, the two men repaired their friendship.
Remarkably, they died on the same day, July 4, 1826— the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Why does the author end by mentioning that Adams and Jefferson died on the same day?
A. to underscore how intertwined their political lives were
B. to offer a lesson about letting politics interfere with friendship
C. to explain why Independence Day is observed in the United States
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