Question

What role did Thomas Jefferson play during the Second Continental Congress?
Group of answer choices

He was the first member to sign the Declaration of Independence

He helped Ben Franklin edit the first draft of the Declaration of Independence

He served as President of the Congress

He wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence during the Second Continental Congress. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**He wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.**