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John Hancock has the distinction of being both the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence as well as the one who signed it in the largest manner ... according to many so that King George would be able to more easily read and recognize his name without being forced to put on his spectacles (or glasses) to read the signature.
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What came first the declaration of independence or revolutionary war?
The declaration came first.
What was written first the declaration o independence the articles of confederation or the us constitutions?
The Declaration of Independence, in 1776; then the Constitution, becoming effective in 1789
What did the first Continental Congress have to do with the Declaration of Independence?
The First Continental Congress had nothing to do with the Declaration of Independence.
What does it mean to sign your john Hancock?
I believe John Hancock was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. When someone tells you to sign your John Hancock, they mean to put your signature on what ever it is they are referring to.Write your signatureThat just means : to sign your name somewhere-- to put your signature on a piece of paper.This is an idiomatic expression meaning your own signature or mark.It immortalises the first signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
Who signed the Declaration of Independence first second etc?
John Hancock was the first on to sign the Declaration of Independence. His signature is also the largest.
What was the first document posted?
the declaration of independence the declaration of independence the declaration of independence
What order number did Ben Franklin sign the declaration of independence?
Benjamin Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence as the 1st signatory. The document was organized by the order in which the delegates arrived, and Franklin, being one of the most prominent figures at the Continental Congress, had the honor of signing first.
Who was Richard Stockton signatory to the declaration of independence for New jersey?
A summary of his life may be found in the related link below.
What came first the declaration of independence or revolutionary war?
The declaration came first.
Who was the sighners first and last of the Declaration of Independence?
who was the first sighner on the declaration of independence
Which document was written first the Declaration of independence or the constitution?
The Declaration of Independence was written first.
When was the first Texas Declaration of Independence?
In 1836 Declaration of Independence was sighned.
What came first the Declaration of Independence or the singing of the constitution?
the declaration of independence
What was written first the declaration o independence the articles of confederation or the us constitutions?
The Declaration of Independence, in 1776; then the Constitution, becoming effective in 1789
What came first the declaration of independence. or the battle of bunker hill?
Declaration of Independence
What did New Hampshire do with the Declaration of Independence?
First state to ratify the Declaration of Independence.
What did the first Continental Congress have to do with the Declaration of Independence?
The First Continental Congress had nothing to do with the Declaration of Independence.
