According to atticus, what is maycomb's "usual disease? " why is he worried that his children will catch it?

The town's "usual disease" is racism. Atticus is afraid that his children will be swept up by the craziness and swayed by public opinion.

hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

explanation:

in this text, paine use the word “ye” several times in order to  capture  the  attention of the colonists who   haven't understand the   importance and urgency of his cause. the word "ye" that is the plural of   "thou" is used to call the colonists attention and make the fight for the cause.