George Washington signed the declaration of independence. true false

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Mira Merritt

31 January, 13:08

George Washington signed the declaration of independence. true false

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Ryland Kirby · Answer 1

George Washington signed the declaration of independence: False

Explanation:

George Washington received an official notification on 4th July, 1776 through a letter from the president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock. The letter consists with a copy of the declaration that focused on the reasons behind the independence.

After adopting the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress took the first significant step in developing a new nation.

Washington did not signed the declaration of independence as he was in New York developing the ideas to defend Manhattan against the British.