answersLogoWhite

0

he was the first to sign The Declaration of Independence
he was the president of the first and second continental congress
he was the first to sign the declaration of independence! woo hoo!!
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

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

List of antifederalists?

John Hancock


What did they do if you were on the kings most wanted list in 1770?

In England they will behead you (as in chop you head off)


List the delegates with a brief description that attended the Second Continental Congress?

Benjamin Franklin, john Hancock, thomas Jefferson


When did John Hancock run for president?

Hancock didn't really run for President, but rather he was included in the list of nominees in 1788. He never campaigned because he didn't particularly want the job, and he also was well aware that George Washington would win.


Was John Wayne Gacy on the FBI's most wanted list?

The FBI's most wanted list is for dangerous criminals that have fled the scene of their crimes, simply put, on the run. Gacy went nowhere, except to prison.


Who was president of the US Continental congress 1775?

There were many - here is the list: Peyton Randolph (May 10, 1775 – May 23, 1775) John Hancock (May 24, 1775 – October 31, 1777) Henry Laurens (November 1, 1777 – December 9, 1778) John Jay (December 10, 1778 – September 27, 1779) Samuel Huntington (September 28, 1779 – March 1, 1781)


What is the list of kings in Sparta?

Look up the list on the internet.


Who wrote the list of grievances to the declaration of independence?

john Hancock was a part of creating it but Thomas Jefferson and the continental congress were the first to write these grievances. who ever typed this question is a pretty smart person.


Where can one find a list of all the kings of England?

One can find a list of all the Kings of England from Wikipedia and Britannia. Britannia also has Monarchs, History of Britain as well as the Kings of England.


Was John F. Kennedy wanted for treason?

No he was never wanted, he wouldve been removed from office if this was true. Days before his assassination, however, right wingers were putting up posters that said "John F. Kennedy, wanted for treason." In Dallas. They also featured a list of his alleged offenses.


Who was on the Most Wanted list of the 1920's?

There was no "Most Wanted" list in the 1920s. The first FBI list of "10 most Wanted Fugitives" was issued in March 1950.


Why was signed the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act?

It was dangerous because if/when King George III saw your name on that document, you would be killed by the English soldiers, or redcoats. The largest name on that list is John Hancock because he was a patriot and decided that future freedom was important for the colonies.