A Signer for Independence: John Hancock (We the People: Revolution and the New Nation)

Type

Book

Authors

Lucia Raatma

ISBN 10

0756541220

ISBN 13

9780756541224

Tags

Historical, Political, lexile 920

Description

One of America’s Founding Fathers, John Hancock became a leader of the American Revolution after unfair British taxation practices affected his Boston business. He became involved in local politics and was elected president of the Second Continental Congress. Hancock is known for his prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence, his nine terms as governor of Massachusetts, and his work drafting the Bill of Rights. - from Amzon

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