Basic Facts
This man is famous for having the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock?
Before politics, John Hancock made money by selling goods on ships. This was his job.
What is a merchant?
British soldiers went to Lexington and Concord in 1775 partly to arrest Samuel Adams and this man.
Who is John Hancock?
People say, “Put your John Hancock here” when they want you to do this.
What is sign your name?
John Hancock was a leader during this war when the American colonies fought Britain.
What is the American Revolution?
John Hancock was the president of this group that voted for the Declaration of Independence.
What is the Second Continental Congress?
John Hancock did not like these money charges Britain put on paper, tea, and other goods.
What are taxes?
John Hancock’s signature on the Declaration is known for being this size.
What is Very Big
John Hancock lived in this New England colony that became a state.
What is Massachusetts?
After the war, John Hancock was the leader of Massachusetts. His job title was this.
What is governor?
John Hancock supported this event when colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
John Hancock signed first on the Declaration because he was this officer in Congress.
What is the president of congress?
John Hancock was a leader in this city, the capital of Massachusetts.
What is Boston?
John Hancock supported this new plan for the national government, written in 1787.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
John Hancock and others told colonists to do this (stop buying British goods to protest.)
What is Boycott?
According to a story, Hancock signed so big that this British king could read it without glasses.
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John Hancock was one of these early leaders who helped start the United States.
What is a Founding Father?
John Hancock was on this side in the American Revolution, the people who wanted independence.
Who are the Patriots?
John Hancock’s ship, the Liberty, was taken by the British, who said he was smuggling this drink.
What is Wine?
John Hancock went to this famous college in Massachusetts, also known for its smart students today.
What is Harvard?