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John Trumbull Sr.
Served as a governor in both a pre-revolutinary colony.The first commissary general of the continental army. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
An american clergyman continental army soldier during the american revolutionary war and political figure in the newly independent united states. -
E Pluribus Unum
An old motto used in the United States that meant "Out of many:one" -
John Witherspoon
A vocal advocate for the colonial independence and served New Jersey in the Continental Congress. -
Declaration of Independence
It was one of the most important formative documents where Thomas Jefferson declares his freedom from Great Britain. -
John Hancock
He served as a president of the second continental congress and was the first and third governor of the common wealth of Massachusetts. -
Benjamin Franklin
He was one of the founding fathers. He was a leading author,printer,political theorist, politician,free mason,poster man,scientist,inventor,and civic activist.He was the 6th president of Pennsylvania. -
U.S. Constitution
A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the united states is governed. -
Benjamin Rush
A founding father of the united states. He was an active civic leader in Philadelphia.He was a leader in Pennsylvania's ratification of the constitution in 1788. -
Charles Carroll
An early advocate of independence.He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and Confederation Congress .He became the first[ United States Senator for Maryland. -
Alexander Hamilton
He was a founding father of the united states.A chief aide to general Washington. He was one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution. -
John Jay
A founding father of the United States.He signed the Treaty of Paris.He was the second Governor of New York and 1st Chief Justice of the United States. -
Bill Of Rights
A list of rights that were reduced to 10. -
James Madison
He was known as the "Father of the Constitution". He ratified the Constitution.He was also the 4th president of the united states. -
Alex De Tocqueville
A french diplomat and political scientist known for his work in the american democracy and views on it.He wrote one of the most influential books of the 19th century. -
"In God We Trust"
It is the official motto of the Untied States. -
Eminent Domain
A right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use. -
Egalitarianism
Society of equals no permanent class structure. -
Liberty
Freedom from arbitrary. -
Individualism
People are free to pursue their own goals. -
Populism
Common people in participating in political goals. -
Laissez-Faire
Government has a "hands off" approach
