Many had their homes looted, ransacked, and burned. They lost all their livelihood, wealth, and possessions. Some had to continually relocate their families to keep them safe. All knew the great risk to life and still signed the Declaration.
People were able to specialize and trade, which made their city wealthier, stronger, and even more likely to make allies. :)
It is greater that 3 due to the fact that the number 4 can go into number 8 two times and can't go into three and 2 can go into 8 4 times and can only go into 3 once