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John Hancock was a prosperous Boston businessman who wanted American independence from Great Britain. He became a Massachusetts representative to the Continental Congress, and was elected president of the Continental Congress in 1775. As president, Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoHe was elected as one of Boston's five Selectman, but he changed his mind after a few months, and joined the resistance to the Stamp Act by participating in a boycott of Britsh goods. When his father died he went to go live with his uncle (Thomas Hancock) and his aunt (Lydia Hawke Thaxter), and his uncle owned huge business (and he was the wealthiest man in the 13 colonies) on goods through out the colonies.
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∙ 12y agodon't know the answer but had to move what was the answer of bad language
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∙ 12y agoWell,John Hancock does not have a father but,a wealthy uncle adopted him.The unlcle`s job was a clerk
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Who were John Hancocks siblings?
He was an only child.
Who were John Hancocks parents?
He was the son of the Reverend John Hancock of Braintree and Mary Hawke Thaxter, who was from nearby Hingham.
Where was John Hancock birth?
john hancocks birth was in braintree Massachusetts BOOM GOES THE FIRE POWER
What were john Hancocks occupations?
He was a merchant and successful smuggler.
What was John Hancocks profession?
John Hancock was a merchant
How did John Hancocks parents die?
They were lynched by George Washington
What was John Hancocks traits?
BOLD
What was John Hancocks favorite sport?
Planking.
What was john Hancocks favorite number?
13...>:)
Who were John Hancocks siblings?
He was an only child.
Who were John Hancocks parents?
He was the son of the Reverend John Hancock of Braintree and Mary Hawke Thaxter, who was from nearby Hingham.
Where was John Hancock birth?
john hancocks birth was in braintree Massachusetts BOOM GOES THE FIRE POWER
John Hancocks famous qoute?
i like muffins
What were john Hancocks occupations?
He was a merchant and successful smuggler.
What was john Hancocks first job?
Working for his uncle
What was John Hancocks profession?
John Hancock was a merchant
John Hancocks cotribution to the colonies?
He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
