Question 1

Where did John Hancock grow up?

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Boston

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Chicago

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Philadelphia

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New York

Question 2

What was John Hancock's role in the Second Continental Congress?

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President

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Ambassador

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Treasurer

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Secretary

Question 3

Who inspired John Hancock to support the cause of American independence?

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Samuel Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 4

What became a symbol of American defiance against British rule?

Accepted Answer

John Hancock's signature

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The Boston Tea Party

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The Liberty Bell

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The White House

Question 5

What did John Hancock use his wealth for in support of the American revolutionaries?

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Provided funds and resources

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Built a mansion

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Bought a ship

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Started a newspaper

Question 6

Which document was signed by John Hancock with large, bold letters?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Emancipation Proclamation

Question 7

What is a 'John Hancock' commonly used to refer to?

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A signature

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A building

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A painting

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A book

Question 8

What inspired John Hancock to support the cause of American independence?

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Ideals of liberty and justice

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Wealth and power

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Fame and fortune

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Religion and tradition

Question 9

In which year was John Hancock elected President of the Second Continental Congress?

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1776

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1807

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1789

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1799

Question 10

What did John Hancock's signature on the Declaration of Independence mark?

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The birth of a new nation

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The signing of the Treaty of Paris

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The start of the Civil War

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The end of the American Revolution

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