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Why did Jhon Hancock sign his name so big on the Declaration of independence?
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∙ 13y ago
In reality, John Hancock was extremely wealthy and risked it all on the success of the American Revolution. On May 24, 1775, he began serving as president of the Second Continental Congress. This was the group that approved the Declaration of Independence.It's just the way Hancock signed his name. It was in the center, since it was the first and only signature at that time. The other 55 delegates didn't sign the Declaration until August 2, 1776, or later.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoSome say that he was the first one to sign it so he just put his name right in the middle and in rather large letters. The founding fathers realized that they had to write smaller in order to make sure that all the other names would fit.
Some historians say that John Hancock signed all of the author's names and mad his own most prominent.
The most accepted account is that he did it out of defiance to the crown of England. Basically he shouted JOHN HANCOCK declares his independence from England.
refer to http://www.snopes.com/history/american/hancock.asp
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∙ 9y ago
He signed as a statement to the King. He has an exact quote that I don't know but paraphrased: I want to be the first name he sentences to death. He basically did it because he wanted to show that he had no fear or regret for his actions. If he was going to be executed it was for standing up for the entire "American" population.
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∙ 14y ago== == He signed so large because he said and I quote "So the king wouldn't have to put his glasses on"
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∙ 15y agohe signed it in big letters so he made sure the king could see his name. he signed it in big letters so he made sure the king could see his name.
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∙ 14y agoJonh Hancock said: The British Ministry can read that name without spectacles.
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∙ 12y agoSo king george the third can see it with out his glasses by roderick lewis
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Where did the phrase sign your John Hancock come from?
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!
When did John Hancock sign the declaration?
john Hancock signed the declaration on July 4,1776!
Who was John Hancock uncle?
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
Why is John Hancock admired by people?
John Hancock was a well-known Revolutionary-era patriot, president of the Second Continental Congress, and the first governor of Massachusetts. He was a wealthy businessman, and is most known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence, which he had a hand in creating.
Why do you say put your John Hancock here?
The term "Put your John Hancock on it" refers to a famous signature from American history. John Hancock was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He signed his name in large, bold, ornate handwriting because, as he said, he wanted to be sure that the English would see his name (and therefore know that he was against British rule). John Hancock knew that his life could be in danger by signing the Declaration, but he was willing to accept that risk. Therefore, when you are asked for your "John Hancock," it means that you are supposed to sign a document. We say it to recognize the bravery of the founding fathers, especially bold Mr. Hancock. ------------------------------------------------------- John Hancock was a signatory to the US deceleration of independence. His signature is VERY large and stands out on the document. Thus a "John Hancock" has in the US become a euphemism for 'signature'.
Who wrote their name the largest on the Declaration of Independence?
john Hancock
Whose was the largest signature on the American Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock's signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence.
Who signed there name in big letters on the declaration of independence?
JOHN HANCOCK
Who's name was on the Declaration of Independence first?
John Hancock was the first to sign.
When did John Hancock sign his name on the Declaration of Independence?
August 2nd 1776
The first signer of the declaration of independence to sign his name large was?
John Hancock
What made John Hancock famous?
john Hancock was famous for signing his name very largely on the declaration of independence.........:)) ;0
This signer of the Declaration of Independence has a name that's become synonymous with signature?
John Hancock.
Did John Hancock signer of Declaration of Independence have a brother?
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.
Why is thomas Jefferson name so large on declaration of independence?
It was not Thom Jefferson's name that was large. It was John Hancock's signature.
Did John Hancock use any initial other than J when he signed the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence using his full name with no middle initial. He did not use any other initial than J on the document.
Who was the king when John Hancock signed his name on the declaration of indepdence?
The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. John Hancock is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence. King George of England was the king at the time.
