2007-09-17 06:26:14 · 7 answers · asked by eureka 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
According to legend, John Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. He purposefully signed it directly beneath the words of Thomas Jefferson, boldly and large. It is the largest signature on the document. It is said that he wanted to insure the King of England himself would not need spectacles in order to see Hancock's name.
I would say yes It took courage to place your name on a paper against the king and if we lost it would mean their deaths and lost of all they owned casting there wives and children out.
2007-09-17 06:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Much more than the delegates that refuse to do the same now.
2007-09-17 06:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because they were signing warrants for their arrest for treason against the King.
2007-09-17 06:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They would have had to...they were technically committing treason, an offense punishable by death. They were brave men with a powerful vision.
2007-09-17 06:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Leah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ben Franklin summed it all up: " If we do not stand together, we shall all hang separately."
2007-09-17 07:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by big_ben_mi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is true. They were risking everything including their lives by signing it.
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2007-09-17 06:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH" pretty much sums it up.. wouldnt you say??
A patriot is someone who is willing to take up arms for their country, against their government..
2007-09-17 06:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by lugar t axhandle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋