America Quote by Mercy Otis Warren
“A declaration of the independence of America, and the sovereignty of the United STates was drawn by the ingenious and philosophic pen of Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, a delegate from the state of Virginia”
About This Quote
Source Document: Historical commentary on the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, 1776
Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration, articulating American independence and sovereignty with philosophical insight.
In simple terms: Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Study the philosophical foundations of American independence.
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- education
- civic discourse
- legal analysis
- public speaking
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- What philosophical ideas shaped Jefferson’s writing?
- How does the Declaration influence modern governance?
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