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John Trumbull Sr.
John Trumbull Sr. was the Governor of the Connecticut Colony from
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Declaration Of Independence
"Break up" letter declaring the United States' independence from Great Britain. -
John Hancock
John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence really big so the king would see his name clearly. -
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a founding father of the United States, and he signed the Declaration of Independence. -
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin helped write the Declaration of Independence. -
Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll was a founding father of the United States as well; He signed the Declaration of Independence. -
E Plurbus Unum
E Plurbus Unum means "out of many, one" and it was the United States' motto. -
John Jay
John Jay signed the treaty of paris and was a former chief of justice in the U.S. -
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush was a leader in Pennsylvania's ratification of the Constitution -
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the basic laws for the government and citizens and it gives people their rights. -
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was the 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury and he was in office September 11, 1789 – January 31, 1795 -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution. -
Eminent Domain
The governments right to go onto private property. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
John Peter Muhlenberg was a Republican Congressman during the 3rd Congress 1793–1795 and 5th Congress 1799–1801 for the 1st district. -
Alex De Tocqueville and his 5 principles
Alex De Tocqueville wrote books on what he thought about democracy in america. -
James Madison
James Madison was the 4th President of the United States and he was in office from March 4, 1809 to March 4, 1817 -
"In God We Trust"
"In God We Trust" is the United States' new motto and it is on all of the currency.
