Chapter 21

Question 0

Other Delegates

Answer 0

other men who signed the Declaration of Independence
56 men signed the Declaration of Independence
-farmers
-some traveled great lengths
- many were against the Declaration of Independence
-many were for the Declaration of Independence

Question 1

John Hancock

Answer 1

was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence

signed it very big and bold so the king would not have to put his glasses on to read it

Question 2

Courage to sign the Declaration

Answer 2

• if you signed it you really were brave, break away from England, and did it secretly
• If you signed and got caught by England or the British you were sent back to England
• men would be hanged and charged with treason