Signing the Declaration of Independence was considered treason and could be punished by seizure of property and hanging.
Treason against the English monarchy.
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.
The signers of the Declaration of Independence committed treason under British law and an order of the King.
they declared independence on the United states. They signed 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.
Treason against the English monarchy.
Treason against the English monarchy.
Their lives.Signing the Declaration of Independence was treason and punishable by death.Signing of "The Declaration of Independence".Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence, all fully aware that the punishment for treason was death by hanging or dismemberment.
To be hung by committing treason.
the signers knew they could lose their lives for committing treason
Their lives. Signing the Declaration of Independence was treason and punishable.
By signing the declaration, the founding fathers were comitting treason.
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.
According to the British, treason.
The signers of the Declaration of Independence committed treason under British law and an order of the King.
they declared independence on the United states. They signed the declaration of independence
Treason