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Declaration of Independence
States that a government is created for the benefits of people and the equality. -
John Hancock
First delegates sign the Declaration of Independence, a governor of Massachusetts and the President of the Second Continental Congress. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
Is the motto indicated by the committee Congress. -
Benjamin Franklin
He served in the Second Continental Congress, during the American Revolution and helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Made main contributions to science, especially in understanding of electricity and his writing was elegance. -
John Hancock
Signer of the Declaration of Independence and a governor of Massachusetts. He used his wealth and influence to help the movement for American independence. -
Alexander Hamilton
Founding Father, also a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, author of the Federalist papers and was the U.S first secretary of the treasury. -
Charles Carroll
The only Roman Catholic and one of four Marylanders to sign the Declaration of Independence. He established the concept of religious toleration in the founding documents and laws of the country. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
He surveyed lands for war veterans, was the Vice-President of Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council, and represented Pennsylvania as a U.S congressman. -
John Witherspoon
Only clergy to sign Declaration of Independence and helped achieved the Continental Congress -
John Trumbull Sr.
He sketch the moment the first draft of "The Declaration of Independence" was given to the Second Continental Congress with the assistance of Jefferson's information and advice. First American painter to have a college education. -
James Madison
Founding Father, he wrote the first drafts of the U.S Constitution and the Bill of Rights; got the nickname "Father of the Constitution". Also was the fourth president of the U.S. -
U.S. Constitution
Written during the Philadelphia Convention. Established America's government, fundamental laws, and guaranteed basic rights for its citizens. -
John Jay
First chief justice of the U.S Supreme Court, one of the Founding Fathers and signer of the Treaty of Paris. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the U.S Constitution. -
Benjamin Rush
Founding Father signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a supporter for public education and a famous physician. -
Alex de Tocqueville & his 5 Principles
Liberty- Freedom from choice/ dictatorial government control.
Egalitarianism- Equality in society.
Individualism- People are free to pursue their goals.
Populism- People involved in the political life.
Laissez-Faire- Policy of letting the government interference in the economic of a individual or society. -
Eminent Domain
It has a constitutional responsibility to requite the owner's property. -
"In God We Trust"
Is a motto that is said because of the increase of religion during the Civil War. President Dwight Eisenhower declared the motto to appear on currency.
