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John Hancock got to sign the Declaration of Independence because at the time he was the president of the Congress. It has been said that he wrote his name so big so that the King of England would be able to read it.
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∙ 12y agoYes, he was the first person to sign the Decloration. He wrote his name first and the biggest so everyone would know that he wanted independance.
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Where did john handcock sign the Declaration of Independence?
on the bottom
Who was the first to sign the draft copy of the declaration of independence?
John Handcock
What Massachusetts patriot was the first to sign the declaration of independence?
The first righter was John Handcock
Who was first second third fourth fifth to sign the Declaration of Independence?
who was the 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th person to sign the declaration of independence?
Did John Jay sign the Declaration of Independence?
No John Jay did not sign the Declaration.
Did John Adams sign the Declaration of Independence?
Yes, John Adams did sign the declaration of independence and he is also from Massachusetts
What is the origin of putting your john handcock on the paper?
The origin of the term put your Hancock on the paper is that when The Declaration of Independence was sign John Hancock's signature was very flamboyant and much bigger then the other signatures that it became iconic.
How was John Adams helpful in getting the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence?
How was John Adams helpful in getting the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence
What time did John Adams find about making the Declaration of Independence.?
When the asked him to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Who was the to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Dickinson was hesitant in signing the Declaration of Independence. While others prepared to declare independence, Dickinson then refused to sign.
Who was the First person to sign declaration of inderpendence?
The first person to sign the declaration of Independence was John Hancock
What is giving somebody your John handcock?
To, sign this
