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What were the risks associated with writing and signing the declaration of Independence

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The risk associated were the fear of being caught by the British. If they were caught they could face treason charges.
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If they had lost the war, they would have been tried and executed for treason against the crown of Britain with their signatures on the declaration proof.
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