Decleration+of+Independence+Victorlr11

Hello continental congress. My name is John Hancock, I am from Massachusetts. I am a merchant and i am here to speak to you men about signing the Declaration of Independence. I work with many loyalists because of my wealth. The British have acted like our parents for a long time. Now it is time we break away from our parents and grow up. You men may have heard of me. I inherited a large fortune from the man who adopted me and i was very involved in revolutionary politics. I had joined in the Boston Tea Party and this is why i think you should trust me. The king of England has done many things to us and upon signing this Declaration we shall break away from the British and away from our horrible parents. The king has done things such as not let us pass laws that will benefit everyone, even if the law is passed the king wont sign them so they won't go in effect, and he even tried to force men to give up their right to make laws. Lastly remember that pursuit of happiness, liberty, and even personal right in life do not just come to people. They have to earn it, don't you remember these words men "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!"?