Which statement about the declaration of independence is true? a. it was written by george washington to inspire his troops on the field of battle. b. it was written by thomas paine to build up the independence movement in america. c. ~~c. it was written by paul revere and sent around boston to tell everyone about the movement of british troops. d. it was written by thomas jefferson, as a letter to the king of england, revealing the american intention to become a separate nation.