Foundations of American Government

  • John Witherspoon

    John Witherspoon
    Became the president of the college of New Jersey and began to expand this type of curriculum across the country. As a result, it became successful.
  • Benjamin Rush

    Benjamin Rush
    Became a member of the sons of Liberty in Philadelphia.
  • John Hancock

    John Hancock
    Elected as president of continental congress.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    The document was signed for America to claim itself a country away from British oppression.
  • "E pluribus unum"

    "E pluribus unum"
    Motto adopted by America and printed in the seal.
  • Jonathan Trumbull

    Jonathan Trumbull
    Ceased his office as governer of Connecticut.
  • U.S constitution

    U.S constitution
    Signed for approval in Massachusetts and later signed by other states.
  • Charles Carrol

    Charles Carrol
    Elected as the senate of Maryland.
  • Fifth Amendment

    Fifth Amendment
    This right has been passed by congress
  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights
    Created to justify rights for citizens
  • John Jay

    John Jay
    Became the first chief justice of United States supreme court.
  • Eminent Domain

    Eminent Domain
    This law became ratified
  • Peter Muhlenburg

    Peter Muhlenburg
    Became Senator of Philadelphia
  • Alexis de Tocqueville and his five principles

    Alexis de Tocqueville and his five principles
    De Tocqueville's five principles were created when he travelled to America. They were liberty, individualism, Laissez-Faire, egalitarianism, and populism.
  • "In God we trust"

    "In God we trust"
    A brand new motto that became adopted by the U.S and as a replacement for the past motto," E pluribus unum".