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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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What did John Hancock give to the Revolutionary War?
John Hancock was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence whose signature was famously the first, and largest to be placed on the document. He was also a wealthy Massachusetts merchant who liked to defy the British authorities. He served as president of the Continental Congress and governor of Massachusetts. His main contribution to the American Revolution was using his fortune to help finance the struggle
Historical figures who broke the law for reasons of conscience?
Rosa Parks-Drove the bus she was critisized on.
In what year did John Hancock Preferred Income Fund - HPI - have its IPO?
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI)had its IPO in 2002.
Why are large cavities so painful?
Cavities are a disease of bacterial origin, in the center of the tooth is the pulp. This contains the nerve, blood, and lymph drainage. Once bacteria enter this area inflammation is caused by the immune system and increased blood flow to the area to try to combat the infection. In other parts of the body things have more ability to swell, in the tooth this is not so, the nerve is compressed by the swelling and pain results. Now your only options are to have the tooth pulled or root canal therapy. If you visit a dentist when the pain is just starting it may be possible to avoid the root canal and only have a filling.
Who had a famous signature on the Declaration of Independence?
Possibly the most famous signature was that of John Hancock. However, many other famous men that signed the Declaration of Independence included: Benjamin Frankin, John Adams, Sam Adams, Robert Morris, and Thomas Jefferson.
Is this In Congress July 4th 1776 of any dollar value is the question that I would like to ask
What natural resource was most plentiful in russia?
Petroleum, oil and natural gas are Russia's largest natural resources. In fact, Russia's oil and gas exports are the country's main source of hard currency.
Why is it important to remember John Hancock?
John Hancock (1737-1793), orphaned as a boy, was adopted by a rich uncle who had no children of his own. Hancock is best remembered for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.
Did Tony Hancock have any children?
No- although he was actually married a couple times, he was rumored to be gay.
Well, for one thing, John Adams and John Hancock never said it. It's a modern urban myth. You might well ask yourself why do people so readily believe stuff like this that is so easily disproved?
What did John Hancock smuggle?
Hancock along with several other merchants began to protest the Stamp Act of 1765. Then, in 1767, British customs ships seized one of Hancock's ships and accused him of smuggling. He was taken to court where he was defended by John Adams who managed to get the British to drop the smuggling charges. This event drove Hancock to ally himself with the patriotic cause. Samuel and Johns Adams, eager to have a rich and well connected individual involved in their cause, encouraged the general population to admire him. At first he served as the president and chairman of the first and second provincial congresses. Later on, he was then chosen to serve in the Continental Congress.
What were john Hancock's political views?
John Hancock believed that if any country apposed the USA, than they should make war against them.
P>I>E was in Oakland, California when it closed down. It started in Salt Lake City.
Did John Adams sign the Declaration of Independence?
Yes, John Adams did sign the declaration of independence and he is also from Massachusetts
John Hancock was born on January 23, 1737; according to the Old Style calendar then in use, the date was January 12, 1736. His birthplace was Braintree, Massachusetts, in a part of town which eventually became the separate city of Quincy. He was the son of the Reverend John Hancock of Braintree and Mary Hawke Thaxter, who was from nearby Hingham.
John Hancock's father was a Congregationalist minister who died when Hancock was 7. He was adopted by his paternal uncle Thomas Hancock.
Yes, they did hand out copies of the declaration. To whom and for what reason I do not know, but I would assume for advertising purposes. I know they did because I have a copy. The business was formed in 1862 during the civil war so I would think (!!) not before that.
the sons of liberty opposed many of Britain's laws and acts. they opposed the stamp act, the sugar act, the townshend acts, and taxation withouth representation. the sons of liberty fought for their country and boycotted Britain
