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John Hancock

John Hancock was an American founding father who was President of the Continental Congress before the Americna Revolution. His signature on the Declaration of Independence was the largest; that made his name an idiom for signature.

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Did John Hancock's mother die?

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Lydia Hancock died because of some natural causes, but people are still not sure

What did John Hancock do after the war?

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He became the govern of Massachusetts

What helped John Hancock become president?

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you dumb monkey fruitcake he was never president

When Did John Hancocks wife Die?

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she passed away when she was 2 before she got to meat him

Facts about john Hancocks childhood?

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As a child John Hancock aprenticed his uncle as a clerk. he was once an orphan but the his uncle adopted him. he graduated from Harvord Collage in 1754 as a merchant. he was the first person to sign the Decleration of Independance.

What is another accomplishment John Hancock did?

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john Hancock was a prominent merchant in Boston, known best by the people of the time as a smuggler, mainly of tea. He was admired by many, but his biggest accomplishments were in what he did as a patriot: aiding the Sons of Liberty, particularly Samuel Adams, and later becoming the governor of Massachusetts.

Was John Hancock a federalist?

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All the founding fathers were actually looking for changes and were the facto liberals. All the founding fathers wanted a clear separation between state and church, making them liberals. So you could assume they were Democrats ...

However, the main argument for separation was that they were upset to pay taxes to the Great Britain, who was looking to tax the colonies. This alone, the fact that they didn't want to pay any taxes, makes them Republicans.

But over the years, even the Republicans and the Democrats values changed. Today's Democrats are the old Republicans, and vice versa.

The best way to honor your founding fathers is to vote and encourage the separation of the church and the state, encourage liberal values while respecting the conservatives who protect your gains, in a small government environment.

How many floors in the John Hancock?

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The John Hancockcenter has exactly 100 floors.

What part did John Hancock play in the success of the American Revolution?

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He signed the Declaration of Independence and was our temporary leader before the war ended.

What is John Hancock's nickname?

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John Hancock had many poignant quotes - but the two that are stated most often are: " the greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions." and:

"There now George Washington will be able to see that on the Dec.!"

Who was one of John Hancock's enemies?

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Francis Bernard, King George, soldiers

Where did the phrase sign your John Hancock come from?

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It means to sign something..

Looking at the Declaration of Independence , you can see John Hancock's signature the clearest. He wrote it bigger then the rest and neatly.

Put your John Hancock write your signature nice and bold!

How tall is the John Hancock tower?

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1,127 feet to the roof and 1,500 feet to the antenna. It's the 4th tallest building in chicago, behind Aon Center, Trump Tower, and Willis Tower (Sears Tower). It's the 6th tallest in the U.S. behind Aon Center, Bank of America Tower,Trump Tower, Empire State Building, and Willis Tower (Sears Tower.

Who was John Hancock uncle?

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was john hancocks brothers name william?

Edit: John Hancock (signer of the Declaration of Independence) was an only child therefore he had no brothers or sisters. His father's name was John Hancock as well and so was his grandfathers. I'm not sure if his father had any siblings but his grandfather had a brother named Nathaniel Hancock.

Source of information: http://www.small-stuff.com/HANCOCK/DNA/h20215.htm

Who are John Hancock and sam Adams?

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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.

Who were george Hancock's parents?

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i dont think he went to school because i have been looking for ever soo no school

How many children did george Hancock have?

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yes he had two they were named....

  • John George Washington Hancock • Lydia Henchman Hancock

Where was John Hancock buried?

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He was buried in the Old Granary Burying Ground in Boston, Massachusetts.

Who were the children of John Hancock and Dorothy Quincy?

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Lydia Hancock (1776-1777) John George Washington Hancock (1778-1787)

How old was John Hancock when his mother died?

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John Hancock died at Hancock Manor in Boston, Massachusetts.

When was George Hancock inventor of softball born?

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George Hancock was born on March 6, 1906. How? softball was invented in 1887! he had to of been born before that??

Why is John Hancock's signature so huge on the constitution?

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He was the first to sign it...and he had perfect penmanship. That's what his mother told him at least.