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Signer of the Declaration of Independence who was also a wealthy Massachusetts merchant who liked to defy the British authorities. He was also president of the Continental Congress and governor of Massachusetts. His main contribution, however, to the American Revolution was using his fortune to help finance the struggle
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∙ 11y agoAfter signing the Declaration of Independence John Hancock killed three men.
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What were some of John Hancock's occupations?
Lawyer, planter, President
Did John Hancock fight in the Revolutionary War?
John Hancock was a wealthy man. He was the 2nd President of the continetial congress. He was the coolest guy ever!!!
What was the movie Hancock about?
Will Smith plays Hancock and he is a human with superpowers but he is an alcoholic so he kinda does some things wrong. Later in the movie he finds out that his "friend's" wife has the same powers as him but they can't be together.
How much money did John Hancock have?
John Hancock gave his signature to the Declaration Of Independence. That's where we get the phrase "sign your John Hancock" came from. John Hancock also gave money! And lots of it. He backed some of the major events in the American Revolution. He was very wealthy. He got most of his money from illegal ways. Smuggling was a big one. He found ways to get around the laws that Britain had set forth.
Who are John Hancock and sam Adams?
Yes, John Hancock was a smuggler. During the period that preceded the American Revolution, various taxes had been imposed on goods entering the colonies. Hancock was one of many New England merchants who avoided paying the taxes by smuggling the goods in. As he was the richest man in New England, and owner of a shipbuilding concern, he quickly became the busiest smuggler in the area. The revenue from his smuggling operations then was funneled into revolutionary causes. Think of Hancock as the Joe Kennedy of the Revolutionary Era.
What were some of John Hancock's occupations?
Lawyer, planter, President
What are some facts about John Hancock?
he was adopted my his uncle after his dad died
What was John Hancock remembered for?
John Hancock was known for his signiture on the declaration of indapendence in which he signed first and largest. He was the president of the contanental congress and elected George Washington to lead the patriots in the revalutionary war. Now some people call a signiture a John Hancock
Who were some of the famous men at the constitution convetion?
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin franklin, john Adams, and John Hancock
Who were some of the famous men at the constitutional convetion?
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Hancock
Who were some political writers during the American revolution?
I believe John Hancock was one
Who were some of the founding fathers?
John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams are some of the founding fathers.
What was John Hancock job?
There are many jobs that John Hancock had. Here are some jobs I now he had: 1.leader of the Continental Congress 2.Liberty Sons Leader 3.President of Continental Congress 4.Governor of Massachusetts 5.President of the Provincial Congress
What are some landmarks that begin with the letter j?
John Hancock Building in Chicago
What is Federalists?
Federalist are the supporters of a strong centralized government. Some individuals like Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock and John Jay are members of the Federalist Party.
Did John Hancock fight in the Revolutionary War?
John Hancock was a wealthy man. He was the 2nd President of the continetial congress. He was the coolest guy ever!!!
What are some John Hancock quotes?
"There, I guess King George will be able to read that. [Remark on signing American Declaration of Independence]" John Hancock quote "The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions." John Hancock quote "If the July jobs report was bad news, at least it wasn't awful news," John Hancock quote "a very poor grasp of the issues." John Hancock quote "Maybe we need to fall on the common-sense side of protecting these species, but continue harvesting wood products we all use and enjoy. We've got to be able to do both -- protect water quality and species, as well as harvest trees." John Hancock quote "If this represents the start of an extended [dollar] slide, it may erode the attractiveness of dollar investments to foreigners and remove an important component of the demand for U.S. financial assets," John Hancock quote "Because the voters are going to decide this issue one way or the other, I just don't think the candidates' positions are that big of a deal." John Hancock quote "We are actually grateful with the results, and the positive movement in our direction. We feel we're in a very good place three years before an election." John Hancock quote "The fact is that Congressman Blunt has a senior leadership position in the Congress of the United States, and that can only be good for Missouri." John Hancock quote "This shows that, despite the Democrats' rhetoric and money, they have been unable to gain ground." John Hancock quote
