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? first continental congress sons of liberty committee of correspondence committee of five

The correct answer is D) their committee drafted the Declaration of Independence.

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. The name of this group was Committee of Five.

Further Explanation

The congress appointed the Committee of Five on June 11, 1776. This committee of five consists of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and John Adams. The main purpose of this committee is to draft a declaration.  

Benjamin Franklin was a multi-talented man. He was a scientist, an inventor, a politician, and many more. He was known as the founding father of the United States.  

Thomas Jefferson: a statement and a lawyer from Virginia. He was the third President of the United States. During the American Revolutionary War, he was the governor of Virginia.

Robert Livingstone was a lawyer, a politician, and a diplomat. In 1801, he was appointed Minister to France.

Roger Sherman was a lawyer and politician. He was also elected as the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.  

John Adams was an attorney and politician. He was the second US President.