Question

In 1776, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and John Adams were chosen to write a document that eventually became known as the Declaration of Independence. What was the name of this group?
Committee of Five

Sons of Liberty

First Continental Congress

Committee of Correspondence

Answer 1

 
Committee of Five 

On June 11, 1776, these men were chosen to write a document that would create a document that eventually became known as the  Declaration of Independence.  This "Committee of Five" was made up of some of the most respected men in colonial politics. Of course, it was Jefferson who ended up doing most of the work.