Question

Why were signatures on the declaration of independence a risky venture?

the king had declared the colonies in rebellion and the leaders as traitors.

signing the document meant you were responsible for all monetary costs of the war

these signers would now be the representatives for the colonial government

the signers were known rebel leaders​

Answer 1

A. the king had declared the colonies in rebellion and the leaders as traitors.

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Answer 2

The kind had declared the colonies in rebellion and the leaders as traitors

Step-by-step explanation:

This means that if they were to lose the war, the king would kill them