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When they signed the Declaration of Independence, they were going against the king, which was a form of treason and punishable by death. Therefore, it took courage to sign the declaration, and they weren't scared of doing the right thing.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoWhen they singed the document they were going against the king which was a form of treason and could be punished by death.
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∙ 14y agoYES! Signing this document was like signing to your death
When British officials read it it would result in them being, well, criminals of the law!
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∙ 12y agoThey knew it was dangerous and the britain would call it treason. Anyone who signed could be charged with treason or hanged
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∙ 12y agoRather so. To sign the Declaration of Independence was treason to the British Crown and this was punishable by death.
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Who published the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was not really published, but it was signed. If you take it that way, the Continental Congress published it.
How many days does it take to read the declaration of independence?
2 2
When did the approval of the declaration of independence take place?
July 4, 1776 -------Accutally whoever answerd this the Declaration of Independence was passed by the 2nd continental congress on July 2,1776----Your welcome
Strengths and weaknesses of the declaration of independence?
Strength- helped colonies gain independence Weaknesses- forced people and families to take sides between loyalist and Patriot, didn't give women certain rights
Did the US Declaration of Independence influence the French Revolution?
Yes. The Declaration of Independence was a great influence on the French Revolution. It gave them the basic idea that citizens had rights that even their king could not take away. The French people followed all the events of the American Revolution all the while that they were subject to hardships such as a lack of flour and bread. A more direct influence is that the French published a document entitled "Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen", which was modeled after the US Declaration of Independence and which Thomas Jefferson helped write.
Would you sign the Declaration of Indepedence?
No I would not sign the Declaration of Independents because of some harmful things people might do if they disagree with this document! Also because it take s a man of good will and courage!
Who published the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was not really published, but it was signed. If you take it that way, the Continental Congress published it.
when did Declaration of Independence take place?
July4,1776
When did the actual signing of the Declaration of Independence take place?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 4th,1776.
What sacrifices were the signers of the declaration of Independence wiling to take?
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.
How many times did it take Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?
I Think About A Year. Because The Declaration Of Independence Was Being Made 1776.
Where did the war take place after the Declaration of Independence?
The colonists proclaimed the Declaration of Independence. After that the war took place in the colonies with the British sending ships of soldiers.
Did Patrick Henry oppose the declaration of independence?
Yes, he actually was the one to get the pen and paper. He also told Jefferson to take all the credit so that is why Jefferson is called the father of the declaration of independence
How long did it take to write the Texas declaration of independence?
About 2 months
How many days does it take to read the declaration of independence?
2 2
How long did it take to write the declaration of independence for Texas?
about 2 months
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and how long did it take to write?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration over 17 days.
