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Why was it dangerous to sign your name in the Declaration of Independence?
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∙ 9y ago
The Declaration of Independence told King George III of Britain that the colonists did not consider themselves his subjects any longer. This was treason, because it was overthrowing their government. Treason was regarded as a very serious crime and was punishable by death. By signing their names, the men who signed made it absolutely clear that they supported the overthrow of George III; they could not hide behind anonymity.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThe risk was it was treason against the king. He could order the death of each man who signed it. As it was they did loose fortunes and lands. One ended up living in a cave.
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Did Stephen Hopkins sign the Declaration of Independence?
Yes, Stephen Hopkins did sign the Declaration of Independence.
The first signer of the declaration of independence to sign his name large was?
John Hancock
Who was the only woman to sign the Declaration of Independence?
No woman signed the Declaration of Independence.
Which was the first state to sign the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
What did Abraham Lincoln sign the Declaration of Independence for?
Lincoln did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence. It was signed in 1776, and Lincoln was not born until 1809.
Why did Abraham Lincoln write his name so big on the Declaration of Independence?
Lincoln did not sign the declaration of independence.
Who was the oldest member to sign the Declaration on independence?
Benjamin Franklin, was the oldest to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Did Stephen Hopkins sign the Declaration of Independence?
Yes, Stephen Hopkins did sign the Declaration of Independence.
Did john hanncock sign his name big on the Declaration of Independence?
yes he did
Who's name was on the Declaration of Independence first?
John Hancock was the first to sign.
When did John Hancock sign his name on the Declaration of Independence?
August 2nd 1776
The first signer of the declaration of independence to sign his name large was?
John Hancock
Did king rufus sign the Declaration of Independence?
No, Rufus King did not sign the Declaration of Independence. However, Rufus King of Massachusetts did sign the Constitution.
Who was the only woman to sign the Declaration of Independence?
No woman signed the Declaration of Independence.
Did Thomas Edison sign the Declaration of Independence?
No, Thomas Edison did not sign the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson did though.
Did John Jay sign the Declaration of Independence?
No John Jay did not sign the Declaration.
Did Oliver Ellsworth sign the Declaration of Independence?
Yes, he did. It was the Constitution that he did NOT sign.
