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The first person to sign the decleration of independence was John Hancock.

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Who was the first signatory to the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock has the distinction of being both the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence as well as the one who signed it in the largest manner ... according to many so that King George would be able to more easily read and recognize his name without being forced to put on his spectacles (or glasses) to read the signature.


What state did Samuel Adams represent when he signed the Declaration of independence?

Samuel Adams was actually known as Father of the American Revolution. He initiated the Committees on Correspondence that linked the colonies together. He published many articles and was a key catalyst in uniting the colonies. A great book is "Samuel Adams" by Mark Puls. A remarkable life, and fascinating to read. Sam Adams is one of the great heroes of the Revolution but few of us were taught that.


The fifth amendment often interacts with what amendment?

The Fourth Amendment.


What are 5 reasons for separation from England stated in the declaration of independence?

In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists listed several reasons for separation from England. One reason is that the British king and parliament had enacted taxes on the colonists without their consent as the colonists had no representatives in the British Parliament. Another reason is that the British government had sent British soldiers to the colonies, where they were expected to be fed and housed by the colonists. A third reason is that the colonists were given 'mock' trials oftentimes without a jury. A fourth reason is that the coloniesÕ representative houses were often dissolved by the British king. A fifth reason is that the coloniesÕ grievances have been repeatedly ignored by the British king.


The Fourth Fifth Sixth and Eighth Amendments are largely about?

protections for those accused of committing a crime.