Many of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence
suffered many hardships after putting their signatures on the said
document. Many were apprehended by the
British and branded as traitors. Others fought and died due to wounds and
hardships in fighting the war. There
those who lost families and some lost their home and properties. Family members of the signers were also
arrested and thrown in prison by the British.
Still, these men were committed to be free from the yoke of British rule
and by signing the Declaration of Independence he were willing to face the
consequences of doing so.
