2006-09-12 23:05:19 · 19 answers · asked by tina 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
John Hancock represented Massachusetts, and served as President from 1775-77.
His was the very first signature on the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He helped to draw up the constitution of Massachusetts and became the state's 1st governor in 1780. He served until his death in 1793.
2006-09-12 23:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by Songbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The signature of John Hancock on the Declaration of Independence is the most flamboyant and easily recognizable of all.
It led to people asking you to 'put your John Hancock' on cheques/documents etc. - ie. to put your signature on something
2006-09-12 23:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Hancock signs all sorts of documents -- it's an investment company!!!
2006-09-13 01:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Declaration of Independence
2006-09-13 04:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by lambert_fan1967 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Declaration of Independence
2006-09-13 04:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by Gorilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Amercan Declaration of Independance (From Britain)
2006-09-12 23:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Declaration of Independence
2006-09-12 23:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Declaration of Independence
2006-09-12 23:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by Artaeus ✯ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the declaration of independence for the 13 colonies (usa) from England
2006-09-12 23:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by just_wondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a leader of the American Revolution and the very first person to put his signature to the Declaration of Independence. You can read about him here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hancock
2006-09-12 23:59:32 · answer #10 · answered by stepfordswiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋