CETL Ver. 1.1 2 2/3/2010 This course outline template acts as a guide for you when writing your course outlines, as every course is different, please feel free to amend the template format to suit your course.
John Hancock. John Hancock (January 23, 1737 â October 8, 1793) was born in Braintree, Massachusetts to a minister. As a boy he was a casual acquaintance with the young John Adams. His father passed away in 1744 and he moved to the home of his Uncle Thomas Hancock.
John Hancock was the first man to sign the United Statesâ Declaration of Independence in 1776. Knowing that signing this declaration could mean his imprisonment or even death, John Hancock boldly wrote his name in large letters, declaring, âThere, I think King George should be able to read this.â.