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John Trumbull Sr.
In June of 1776, John Trumbull Sr. was appointed his Adjutant which he resigned from a year later. In 1780 he was arrested for being accused of being an American spy. He was later released weh West and Copely interceded with the king. -
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was one of the only clergy men to sign the Delcaration of Independece on July 2nd 1776. He was representative from New Jersey. -
Declaration of Independence
The breaki up between the colonies of North Amercia and the British colonies. It's list the reasons why they have decided to leave the British colonies and become an independent country. -
Laissez-faire
A political view of letting things take their course and not interfering, In otherwords, the government not interfering with the market of the people. -
John Hancock
John Hsncock was the first to sign the Delcaration of Independence on July 4 1776. He was elected as a to be a leader of the Massachusetts delegate to the second Continental Congress. -
Liberty
One of the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. This right cannot be taken from you (exceot under certain circumstances) -
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was well known as a civic leader in Philadelphia. -
“E Pluribus Unum”
"Out of many, one" (the motto for the United States of America) this prompted seal the U.S. This represents the brave attempet (success) that America made to become united as one with so many different religions and backgrounds. To this day this helps us stay widely diverse. -
John Jay
In 1778 John Jay was elelcted into the Continential Congress to represent New York. -
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution was officially ratified when New Hampshire ratified it on June 21st ,1788. The Constitution was made to help America become a more structured government than it was before. This helped make the building blocks of the governments stability. -
Individualism
A social theory advocating the liberty, rights, or independent action of the individual. This kind of emphasizes the moral worth of the individual person. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
John Peter Muhlenberg was elected to the First Congress on March 4 1789 and elected ints the Supreme Consecutive Counsel of Pennsylvania where he served as Vice President from 1785-1788. -
Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll a Maryland state senator as well as being elected as a U.S. Senator. He served till 1789. He was apart of the COntinetial Congress as he was a big influential leader. -
Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment gives the people the right to remain silent until a lawyer is present at the scene, refuse giving the judge information that could subject them to criminal poresecution, and to not be punished more than one for the same criminal act. -
Bill of Rights
Was added to the Constitution as the first 10 amendments. They help limit the governments abilities over the states. These are now are basic given rights they use to make decisions in court. -
Eminent Domain
Part of the 5th amendment. This part of the 5th amendment protects private property from being taken for public use. -
Alex de Tocqueville and his Five Principles
Alexis de Tocqueville traveled to America to study the America govenrment and how it became so successful./ how it has stayed so successful. Among traveling to America he came up with five principles to the success of Americas government. They became known to the world in a book called "Democracy in America". -
Egalitarianism
If you really think about it, this comes into play with the 15th Amendment. Equality for all. -
Populism
A political philosophy supporting the rights and power of the people. The vote is taken care of by the people. -
“In God We Trust”
This motto was formed due to the large amount of religious sentiment that existed during the time. This has been the official motto for the United States since 1956.
