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Eminent domain
the power of eminent domain allows governments to take property if it is needed for public use, that includes power lines, sewers, roads and other such takings. -
John Trumbull Sr.
He was a Governor of Connecticut, refused to join the British.Instead Government Trumbull supplied Washington's troops with food, clothing, and weapons.He was referred to as "Brother Jonathan" by George Washington because of the depth of his support for the American cause. -
John Witherspoon
He was a Scottish immigrant, Became a leading member of the continental congress and took part in more than a hundred of its committees -
John Hancock
John Hancock was a signer of the declaration of independence in 1776 and a governor of Massachusetts. The colonial Massachusetts native was raised by his uncles wealthy Boston merchant. -
Charles Carroll
Charles carroll was a strong supporter of armed resistance and separation from England .He was also a member of 1776 continental congress.Signed Declaration of Independence and he served in continental congress through revolution. -
John Jay
John Jay was a president of the Continental Congress. He was the first Supreme Court Chief Justice, governor of New York, drafter of the jay treaty and president of a New York abolitionist society. -
John Peter muhlenberg
He Was a founding father famous for his patriotism, commitment to winning the war for independence from Britain, and his deeply held religious convictions.He used his role in the church to help recruit men for the colonial army.his group was called the Black Regiment. -
Benjamin Rush
He was a physician, educator, and humanitarian,Benjamin Rush was sometimes known as the "Father of American Medicines".Is well known for his proposal to establish a national public university to train public servants. -
"E pluribus unum"
It means " out of many, one" it comes from the origins latin and it refers to the union formed by the separate states. E pluribus unum was adopted as a national motto in 1776. -
Declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence, it was a break up letter with England.The declaration has five sections (Preamble, Statement of Belief, List of complains, Steps taken to address, Declaration.) They also wanted a new form of government. -
In god we trust
Became the official motto of the U.S. in 1956, the motto can be found on U.S.coins dating back to the 160s and paper currency since 1956. -
U.S Constitution
The constitution of the United States is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of the United States of America and the Federal Government. -
Bill of rights
The 1st amendment was added to the constitution to give the citizens the rights to do what they want and to have their own authority.The form of the first ten amendments to further protect individuals rights from government abuse.They had the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and also the right to petition.This is important because it gave us the freedoms to express our opinions to others. -
Fifth amendment
The fifth amendment has to do with issues on the federal level.It protects freedom of freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right of citizens to petition their government.But the 5th amendment guarantee us I right to gran jury, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination. -
Alex de tocqueville and his five principles liberty,Egalitarianism, individualism, populism and Laissez- faire.
Alex de Tocqueville came to study the prison system to help reform France's prison system -
Haymarket riot
Haymarket riot started off as a rally, but later turned into much more,Than begun by forming unions, most importantly the knights of labor, the affair began because workingmen wanted to have the right to their 8 hour work day during a time where 60 hour work weeks were common. -
Sherman antitrust act
It was the first measure passerby the U.S congress to prohibit trusts.It was name for senator John Sherman of Ohio,who was a chairman of the senate finance committee and secretary of the tresury under president Haynes. -
Pure food and drug act
In response to unregulated claims and unhealthy products, congress passed the pure food and drug act in 1906.The act halted the sale of contaminated foods and medicines and called for truth in labeling.
