Key Terms Timeline

  • Benjamin Rush

    Benjamin Rush
    Was a key member of the U.S. Mint
  • John Hancock

    John Hancock
    Signed the Declaration of Independence
  • E Pluribus Unum

    E Pluribus Unum
    This phrase mean "Out of many, one." This particular phrase represents the 13 original states uniting to form one nation.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    The Declaration of Independence was made by the second American Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This document asserted the freedom of Independence of the 13 colonies from Great Britain
  • John Jay

    John Jay
    Was a United States Diplomat who negotiated peace treaties with Britain. He also served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court.
  • 15th Amendment

    15th Amendment
    This Amendment made all men of nationalities the right to vote
  • Egalitarianism

    Egalitarianism
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    This Amendmemt led women of all nationalities the right to vote
  • 24th Amendment

    24th Amendment
    This Amendment ended the poll tax
  • 26th Amendment

    26th Amendment
    This Amendment extended the voting rights to 18 years old