Which choice below best describes the reason why John Adams insisted that Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence?

John Adams wanted to be the writer but Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independance.
John Adams recognized that he didn't have the personal skills of Jefferson and that Jefferson was a gifted writer.
John Adams believed that Thomas Jefferson was the smartest person in the committee and therefore should draft the document himself.
John Adams had problems with his reading and writing skills.

Question

Which choice below best describes the reason why John Adams insisted that Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence?

	John Adams wanted to be the writer but Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independance.
	John Adams recognized that he didn't have the personal skills of Jefferson and that Jefferson was a gifted writer.
	John Adams believed that Thomas Jefferson was the smartest person in the committee and therefore should draft the document himself.
	John Adams had problems with his reading and writing skills.

nurali · Answer

i think John Adams believed that Thomas Jefferson was the smartest person in the committee and therefore should draft the document himself.

anonymous · Answer

John Adams recognized that he didn't have the personal skills of Jefferson and that Jefferson was a gifted writer