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John Hancock was born in Braintree, Massachusetts
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Elected president of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress
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Closed House of Hancock
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Joins the Second Continental Congress
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First Major General of the Massachusetts Militia
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Decloration of Independance is signed
Decloration of Independance was signed July 4, 1776 -
lead 5,000 soldiers in an attempt to regain Newport, Rhode Island
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Led 6,00 soldiers to Newport/End on military career
Failed at the Battle of Newport and ended his military career -
Resigns from governor of Massachusets
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date of death