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John Trumbull Sr.
Trumbull was a famous politician, he was governor of Connecticut. He was the only governor to side with the colonists during the Revolutionary War. The man was also a merchant. -
John Witherspoon
He became a vocal advocate for colonial independence. John also served New Jersey in the Continental Congress. He is usually forgotten as a Founding Father. -
John Hancock
He signed the Declaration of Independence. He was president of Congress when the Declaration of Independence was signed. His name is now a saying for a signature. -
Charles Carroll
Carroll was an activist for armed resistance. He served in the continental congress. He was the last surviving member of all the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. -
John Jay
Jay served in the Continental Congress. Jay was a diplomat and wrote somme of The Federalist Papers. He became the 1st chief od justice in the US. -
Benjamin Rush
Signed the Declaration of Independence. "Father of American Psychiatry." Member of Second Continental Congress. Rush was also a writer. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
John was a pastor/preacher. Served as a soldier in the Continental Army (1746-1807). Also a clergyman and politician. Died on Oct. 1, 1807. -
Declaration of Independence
A break up letter from England. Written mainly by Thomas Jefferson. 5 sections to the DIV. It consisted of the preamble, new form of government, why we're breaking up. -
U.S.Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is a written agreement for our nation to follow. The Constitution creates the Presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court. -
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain is the right for the government to take private property. Usually with some compensation. The fifth amendment ties into this. -
Fifth Amendment
One of the amendments to come out of the US Constitution which make the Bill of Rights. The fifth amendment helps the person blamed of a crime to not be prosecuted. It's valuable because it defends our rights by the government. -
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights are the ten amendments to the US Constitution. It is a collection of agreed on rights and rules for the state/federal government. Was written by George Mason. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
This line is a motto used in the US. "Out of many, one." it is on the nickel, because it symbolized features of the Great Seal. -
Alex de Tocqueville....Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, & Laissez-faire
Alex is the author of Democracy in America. Liberty from arbitrary government. Egalitarianism means that there is no permanent class structure for society. Individualism means that they are free to pursue their own lives. Populism means anyone can have a say in politics. Laissez-Faire is a policy where the government cannot interfere into a situation. -
"In God We Trust"
It is the official motto of the UA, and Florida. It is a replacement for the unofficial motto of E Pluribus Unum. They are placed on dollar bills.
