Multiple choice general knowledge

First Person to sign Declaration of Independence

  1. John Hancock

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Ed Roberts

  4. Konrad Juse
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Explanation

John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence and his signature is the largest and most prominent on the document. Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the document but did not sign first. Hancock's bold signature has made his name synonymous with 'signature' in American English.

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