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John Trumbull Sr.
John Trumbull Sr. was the only colonial (from Britain) Governor that supported the American side in the Revolution. -
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a clergyman, a representative of New Jersey, signed the Declaration of Independence, and the president of Princeton University. -
John Hancock
John Hancock was most known for his signature. He was a representative from Massachusetts, president of the continental congress in 1775. He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. -
Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll was a catholic, he signed the Declaration of Independence, was a Representative at the constitutional convention, and one of the first senators of Maryland. -
John Jay
John Jay was a representative of New york at the continental congress. He signed the Declaration of Independence, and one of the best lawyer of that time. He helped negotiate the treaty of parries in 1783, whig ended the American Revolution. He was a American diplomat in England and negotiated the Jay’s treaty which averted many more wars in the future. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
John Peter Muhlenberg was a clergyman as well as a soldier in the colonial, revolution (and post revolutionary) conflicts. He was on of the first official elected U.S. congressman. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a sighned document to Britain claiming that we won't live under their unfair rule any longer. The Declaration of Indepence was approved July 4, 1776, Indepence was acctually declared on July 2, 1776 and the document wasn't signed until Agust 2, 1776. -
"E Pluribus Unum:
“E Pluribus Unum” means one out of many. It is the motto of the U.S, and was suggested by the committee congress. http://www.greatseal.com/mottoes/unum.html -
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution was written in 1789 and was later revised in 1992. it established America’s government and were the basic laws that the country built on. http://www.history.com/topics/constitution -
Fifth Amendment
Fifth Amendment protects a person so that they cannot be tried tiwice for the same crime.
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Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the list of the first ten amendments for the United states constitution. https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-amendments/bill-of-rights/ -
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush was Pennsylvanian treasurer of the U.S mint. He was a physician, writer, educator, founding father, and attended the continental congress. -
Alexis de Tocqueville
Alex de Tocqueville was a French writer/ philosipher that came to America to observe the U.S. government and politics. He created the five keys to success.
Liberty: The right to pursue their own work
Egalitarianism: Equality of opportunity and respect. No social class distinctions.
Individualism: Hard work and labour are keys to be successful.
Populism: Allows all people to voice their opinion.
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"In God We Trust"
“In God We Trust”: Salmon P. Chase, the secretary of the Treasury, was written many letters to place this motto on the coins to recognize the Deity on the U.S. coins. This was because during the Civil War religious sentiment was popular. http://www.treasury.gov/about/education/Pages/in-god-we-trust.aspx -
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain is the right a government can use to take away a persons private property for public use with payment of compensation. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on#q=what is eminent domain&safe=active&ssui=on
