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Declaration of Independence
A signed document stating our separation from the British and other colonies, giving reasons why and stating our new form of government. a better version of the Articles of Confederation. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
"Out of many, one" motto for The United States, created by an act of Congress -
John Trumbull Sr.
Only person who served as a Governor in English colonies and America. He was the Governor at the start of the Revolution. Was one of the most famous politicians in Connecticut. -
U.S. Constitution
It became the official laws of the U.S. Constitution. It established justice, sets expectations held for how we should act. It was made of seven articles, it promoted general welfare and provides liberty. -
Bill of Rights
the first ten amendments to the US constitution, made after battle over confederation -
Fifth Amendment
right to grand jury, prohibits being charged twice for the same case -
John Hancock
He was an American merchant, statesmen, and a patriot of the American Revolution. He was even the second president of the Second Continental Congress. He was a governor of commonwealth in Massachusetts. -
John Witherspoon
Scottish minister, founding father of The United States -
Alex de Tocqueville
French diplomat, political scientist, historian, helped create democracy -
John Peter Muhlenberg
american clergyman, continental army soldier during revolutionary war -
Benjamin Rush
signer of The Declaration of Independence, civic leader in Philidalphea, founder of Dickinson -
John Jay
John Jay was an American patriot and a diplomat. He became a founding father of America and negotiator for the Treaty of Paris. He was involved with being the first Chief of Justice and second Governor of New York. -
Charles Carroll
He was a wealthy Maryland planter. He also served as an early advocate of independence from Great Britain. He became a founding father of America. -
Alex de Tocqueville five principles
The five principles are Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez-faire. Liberty is freedom from government control. Egalitarianism is society of equals. Individualism is freedom to pursue their personal goals. Populism is participation in politics. Laissez-faire states the government has hands-off approach to the economy.