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MaxineSigning the Declaration of Independence was considered treason and could be punished by seizure of property and hanging.
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What crime were the 56 delegates committing when they signed the declaration of independence?
Treason against the English monarchy.
What did the last words of the declaration of idependence say we mutually pledge to each other our lives our fortunes and out sacred honor. mean?
The last words of the Declaration of Independence say you mutually pledge to each other your lives your fortunes and your sacred Honor because the signers knew they could lose their lives for committing treason.
What did the they commit when the signers sign the declaration?
The signers of the Declaration of Independence committed treason under British law and an order of the King.
How did the founding fathers committ treason?
they declared independence on the United states. They signed the declaration of independence
What was the patriots view of the declaration of independence?
Not everyone knew about the Declaration of Independence. In 1776 information was spread by people speaking to each other and in many rural areas they didn't know about it. Those that were patriots would have been happy, but it was also an act of treason to the king. The punishment for treason was death.
