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John Peter Muhlenberg
John Peter Muhlenberg was a Lutheran Minister. He ministered to a congregation in New Jersey. Muhlenberg became a follower of Patrick Henry and was involved in the struggle for independence. Muhlenberg was a Continental army soldier during the American Revolutionary War and a political figure in the United states. -
John Trumbull
John Trumbull was a famous merchant and politician. Trumbull supplied troops during the french and indian war and won governor of Connecticut in 1766. During the Revolutionary war, Trumbull was the only governor to side with the colonist. Trumbull was the last governor of the Connecticut colony and the first governor of the state of connecticut. -
Declaration of Independence
Throughout the early 1770’s, north American colonists were constantly fighting with British Imperial policies regarding taxation and frontier policy. When their protest failed to change the British policies the colonial government sent Delegates to the continental Congress. In 1776, colonist leaders were discussing forming alliances to gain independence. The Declaration of Independence was then formed and allowed recognition of the United states by foreign governments. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
“Out of many, One” Traditional motto of the united states appearing on the great seal along with Annuit coeptis and Novus ordo Seclorum. -
U.S Consitituion
A Document that states the fundamental laws and principles by which the united states is governed. It was drafted by the Constitutional Convention and later supplemented by the bill of rights. -
Fifth Amendment
Protection of the rights to Trial by jury, Self incrimination, Miranda rights, Due process, Double Jeopardy, etc. -
Eminent Domain
Refers to the power of a state or the federal government to take private property for public use. It can be legislatively delegated by the state to municipalities, government subdivisions or to private persons. The property may be taken for government use or by delegation to third parties. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights is made up of the first ten amendments to the constitution. James Madison wrote the amendments in response to calls for greater protection of individual liberties. The Bill of rights was strongly influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The Bill of rights gave specific limits on government power, but also gave a strong national government. -
John Jay
John Jay established important judicial precedents as the first chief justice and negotiated the Jay treaty. Jay served as President of the Continental Congress, ambassador to spain, Secretary of Foreign affairs , and governor of New york. -
John Hancock
ohn Hancock was an American merchant and prominent patriot of the American Revolution. He served as the president of the Second continental Congress and was the first and third governor of Massachusetts. -
John witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a advocate for colonial independence and served in the Continental Congress. Witherspoon increased the schools curriculum and securing scientific equipment. Witherspoon was a religious education who fought for independence. -
Benjamin Rush
Rush earned his M.D. from the University of Edinburgh. In 1769, Rush opened his Medical practice and was appointed as chair of chemistry in the medical department. Rush became one of the signers in the Declaration of independence. He carried his medical knowledge with him in the war. After the war, Rush returned to his medical practice and taught at the University of Pennsylvania. -
Alex De Tocqueville (Five principles)
Wrote analysis called “Democracy in America” About the political and social systems of america. Liberty ( Freedom) Egalitarianism (equality) Individualism ( Pursue own goals) Populism ( act in politic) Laissez-Faire (lazy government) -
Charles Carroll
Carroll became a member of the Continental Congress as the American Revolution loomed. Carroll signed the final draft of the declaration of independence. Carroll was the last surviving signer and the only catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence. -
"In God we Trust"
Replaced the motto "E plumibus Unum" on cons around the civil war.
