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John Trumbull Sr.
Served as a governor of the colonies both pre and post revolution. He was one of the few governors that supported the rebel cause. -
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John Witherspoon
He was a minister. He influence the character of the U.S. when it was newly formed. He was the covening moderator for the first American church. -
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John Hancock
An American merchant, smuggler, statesman, and founding father. He is most known for his large signature on the declaration of independence, showing his pride. -
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John Jay
The first chief justice of the United States. Signed the Treaty of Paris. He worked to Ratify the Constitution. Granted all slaves in New York freedom. -
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Benjamin Rush
A physician, politician, social reformer, educator, and humanitarian. He founded Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. Signed Declaration of Independence and became Surgeon General in the Continental Army. -
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John Peter Muhlenberg
A clergyman, Continental Army Soldier during the Revolutionary War, and Political Figure of the U.S. He was a Lutheran Minister. Served in the House of Representatives and United States Senate in Pennsylvania. -
Eminent Domain
The power of the Government to take property from citizens. It is also known as "Condemnation". They will be compensated for the property taken. -
Alex de Tocqueville's 5 Principals.
Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez-faire (the political attitude of "going with the flow" and not interfering) -
Declaration of Independence
A Statement from the colonies of North America to Great Britain declaring their separation from them. After this America went to war with Great Britain. This resulted in America's victory. It was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
The unofficial motto of the United States of America. It is Latin for "Out of many, one". It is lesser known than the now official motto "In god we trust". It is used on all currency used in America, including bills and coins. -
U.S. Constitution
Is a text that represents the supreme law of the U.S. This includes separation of power into the three branches we have today. It has been amended 27 times since it was first written. -
Fifth Amendment
The 5th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It states a man does not have to say anything or answer anything that will convict him of a crime if he is suspected. It also contains the "Double Jeopardy Clause". This states a person cannot be charged for the same crime twice. -
Bill of Rights
The name of the first 10 amendments of the Constitutions. These include things like the Philadelphia compromise and amendments to address anti-federalists. These amendments were compiled into one document called the bill of rights. -
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Alex de Tocqueville
A French diplomat. He assisted in the American Revolution. He assisted with getting Democracy in America. Examined living conditions and tried to improve them. -
"In god we trust"
The official motto of the U.S. It was made when fighting Communism during the Cold War. It has overshadowed the original motto; "E Pluribus Unum". It, like the original is also on all American Currency, but more obviously and prominent. -
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Charles Carrol
One of the first to publicly want independence from Great Britain. A planter in Maryland. Was a delegate to the U.S. Continental Congress and Confederate Congress.