Question

question 3
who was the 33 - year - old virginian that was the principal author of the declaration of independence?
thomas jefferson
thomas paine
dr. joseph warren
john adams
question 4
which battle is known as the turning point of the american revolution and convinced the french that the patriots were for real?
battle of saratoga
lexington and concord
shot heard round the world
battle of yorktown

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He was a 33 - year - old Virginian at the time. Thomas Paine was a political philosopher and writer known for works like Common Sense. Dr. Joseph Warren was a Patriot leader in Massachusetts. John Adams was a key figure in the American Revolution but not the principal author of the Declaration.

Answer:

Thomas Jefferson