America’s signers of the Declaration of Independence did make sacrifices, sometimes devastating ones, to secure our freedom. How much do you know about the hardships they faced?

Who lost his wife as a result of ill treatment by the British?

Who spent time on the run from the British after he signed the Declaration?

Which of these Declaration signers was captured by the British?

Name the signer who had two sons captured by the British during the War for Indpendence.

How many signers were wounded in battle during the War for Independence?

Which of these Declaration signers lost a son in the Battle of Germantown?

Find out more about the signers of the Declaration from our resources page!

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