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John Witherspoon
only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. -
John Trumbull Sr.
ex-officio chairman of the council of safety; did much toward raising troops for the prosecution of the cause, and was a staunch friend and adviser of General Washington, early assuring him of the loyal support of Connecticut to the cause of American independence, and upholding him throughout the war. -
John Jay
an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris, and first Chief Justice of the United States -
John Peter Muhlenberg
John Peter Muhlenberg was an American clergyman, John distingushed himself as a General in the American Revolution. He raised a German regiment for the Continental Army at the request of George Washington. He also served three terms in the U.S House of Representatives from 1789-1801. -
Declaration of Independence
The formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson. This declared the freedom of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain. -
John Hancock
First to sign the Declaration of Independence. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
"E Pluribus Unum
Out of many, one. National motto -
Benjamin Rush
The most celebrated physician in America. Very inteeligent man who publshed the first book of chemistry and changed things forever. -
U.S constitution
A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed. -
Fifth Amendment
no person be required to testify against himself or herself in a criminal case and that no person be subjected to a second trial for an offense for which he or she has been duly tried previously. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments added to the constitution garunteeing rights to all americans. -
Charles Caroll
the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence. planter, businessman, investor. -
Alex de Tocqueville and his 5 Principles
Liberty: Basic freedoms
Egalitarianism: Equality.
Individualism: Independent thought and actions.
Pupulism: Supporting the pronegative people in their struggle
Laissez-faire: Government interfears with economic affairs as little as possible.
Alex de Tocqueville- French political thinker and historian. Democracy in America -
Eminent Domain
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation. -
"In God We Trust"
Motto of the United States, Alternative replacement for "E Pluribus Unum"