Question

I was a merchant, statesman, and prominent leader of the american revolution. i served as president of the second continental congress and as the first governor of the commonwealth of massachusetts. i am distinguished by my stylish signature on the declaration of independence. which founding father am i?

Answer 1

John Hancock, who was one of the wealthiest men in America at the time inherited his business from his uncle who was a mercantile businessman. He became a merchant, statesman, and served as a president of the Second Continental Congress amongst many other positions within that included Governor of Massachusetts.