All of the following are true of Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence,EXCEPT that it:
A)took many ideas from George Mason and John Locke.
B)was revised by other members of the Congress.
C)was meant as a statement of American principles and grievances.
D)secured American independence.
E)spoke of certain "unalienable rights."

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The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain and helped secure American independence. Therefore, the statement "it did not secure American independence" is not true.

All of the Following Are True of Thomas Jefferson's Declaration