Which of the following statements accurately describes Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence?
A) It recognized Indian land claims and promised women a role in the new government.
B) It went on to receive only a few signatures, even in its final version.
C) It lacked any mention of the African slave trade and went unedited before being sent to London.
D) It listed objections to British actions and expressed the self-evidence of certain truths.
E) It lacked any reference to the creation of a new nation and was meant to serve as a warning.

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Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence listed objections to British actions and expressed the self-evidence of certain truths. It did not recognize Indian land claims or promise women a role in the new government, it received numerous signatures in its final version, it did not lack any mention of the African slave trade, it referenced the creation of a new nation, and it was not meant as a warning.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Thomas Jefferson's Draft