Key figures

Thomas Jefferson was the most important figure that contributed to the Declaration of Independence. He was chosen to be the writer.

. Even after the document was publish and signed he still continued to write. For instance, he wrote 12 amendments, and he delivered the State of Union address in writing. John Adams was the first vice-president, and the second president. He signed the document as an already established important figure. John Hancock is known for signing the Declaration of Independence with the largest and most obvious signature Benjamin Franklin was also one of the few men who assisted Jefferson in the document