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Declaration of Indpendence
A breakup letter, to win freedom. Written by Thomas Jefferson. 5 Parts: Preamble, New form of gov, Reasons, Attempt, The final goodbye. -
John Hancock
Had the biggest signature on the D of I. U.S representative. First to sign D of I. -
Charles Carroll
Represented Maryland at Continental Congress. Elected U.S. Senator. Signed D of I. -
Benjamin Rush
Physician, writer, educator. Helped write D of I. -
John Witherspoon
Helped shape the country. Ensured religious freedom for the country. -
E Pluribis Unum
"Out of one, many". We're all united. Latin word. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
Became a Lutheran minister in 1769. Member of Virginia's provincial convention in 1776. From 1776 to 1783, he also served in the Continental Army, as Colonel. -
John Jay
American Statesman and founding father. Drafted the U.S.' first constitution. Became president of Continental Congress. -
John Trumball Sr.
American painter, author, artist. Painted major episodes of the American Revolution. -
U.S. Constitution
Established America's laws and rights. Constitutional Convention of Philadelphia. Executive, Legislature, Judicial. -
Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments in the Constitution. Written by James Madison. Strongly influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights by George Mason. -
5th Ammendment
You cannot be tried for a crime that you already proved innocent for. Entitled to a jury as well. -
"In God We Trust"
Motto used in anthem and on the dollar bill. Placed because of the heavy religious influence at the time. -
Alex de Tocqueville
5 Principles: Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, & Laissez-faire. Wrote Democracy in America. -
Eminent Domain
The power of the government being able to take private property for public use. Fifth amendment prevents this without proper compensation.