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Charles Carroll
He wrote "will and must be independent." After writing these words he left many years of thought of the revolutionary to foment. -
Benjamin Franklin
He was attacked by the British solicitor-general. He was being attacked in amphitheater near Whitehall while he was standing there in silent. -
John Hancock
He was elected president of the Continental Congress which was meeting in Philadelphia. Hancock used his wealth to help fund the army and revolutionary clause. -
John Witherspoon
He signed the Declaration of Independence. Served as president in the Princeton University. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a list of goals for American that promised them liberty, equality, and individual rights. -
Benjamin Rush
The Constitution Convection of Pennsylvania sent him to congress to represent Pennsylvania. He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2nd with a Medical degree. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
He was promoted to a brigadier general by Continental Congress. Later ordered to join the army of George Washington. -
Alexander Hamilton
He made colonel and joined the military for a couple years. -
U.S. Constitution
It replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government that had three branches of government, and made principles so the Federal Government wouldn't be too powerful. -
Eminent Domain
Private property was taken and used for public use. France recognized the owners right. Was part of the 5th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. -
John Jay
He was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court because Washington appointed him. -
Bill of Rights
It protected the individuals rights, they reduced it to ten amendments. Virginia was the last to ratify the ten amendments. -
James Madison
He was the 4th president. He asked Congress to declare war. -
John Trumbull Sr.
He was commissioned by the U.S. Congress to paint 4 large pictures in the rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. -
Alex de Tocqueville
He was sent to America to study its prisons to help the French government reform its own prison system. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
Means "out of many (comes) one," tells us that many states have been joined together to create one nation. The congress passed an act stating that all coins must have the phrase on there. -
Liberty
Individuals right to pursue their own work. Was part of the "American Creed" that was accepted by the United States House of Representatives. -
Egalitarianism
Gives everyone the same equality and respect, no social class distinctions. Was part of the "American Creed" that was accepted by the United States House of Representatives. -
Individualism
Personal choice and responsibility. Hard work and labor are key to success. Was part of the "American Creed" that was accepted by the United States House of Representatives. -
Populism
all individuals are allowed to voice their own opinion. Was part of the "American Creed" that was accepted by the United States House of Representatives. -
Laissez-faire
Government should not impede individual achievements. Was part of the "American Creed" that was accepted by the United States House of Representatives. -
"In God We Trust"
This was that American motto found in the Spangled Banner. President Dwight Eisenhower declared that this phrase must be on all currency.
