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Maine was NT one of the original thirteen colonies (it was part of Massaschusetts at the time), so no Maine people signed it ;-) Not sure if it's what you meant, but, from wikipedia: "On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed a "Committee of Five", consisting of John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut, to draft a declaration."
Samuel Adams is often credited as being the founder and leader of the Sons of Liberty
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.
Since he was poor, he need and got the financial support of the wealthy shipowner John Hancock
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Since he was poor, he need and got the financial support of the wealthy shipowner John Hancock
It was less a group than just one man who's name was Samuel Adams.
Paul Revere told John Hancock and Sam Adams about the British surprise attack.
Paul Revere told John Hancock and Sam Adams about the British surprise attack.
The important leaders Sam Adams, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry did not attend the convection because, they feared that the strong national government would endanger the rights of the states
Well Samuel Adams was related to John Adams, they were cousins. John Adams was John Quincy Adams father. Therefore Samuel Adams was John Adams second cousin.
Paul Revere was stopped on the road to Concord outside of Lexington and his horse taken from him. At that point the British hadn't reached Lexington and when they did they were met by 77 colonists on the town green. There was no patriot leader taken that day by the British other than Revere earlier in the night.
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. John Hancock, Sam and John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin.
Possibly the most famous signature was that of John Hancock. However, many other famous men that signed the Declaration of Independence included: Benjamin Frankin, John Adams, Sam Adams, Robert Morris, and Thomas Jefferson.