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John Trumbull Sr.
The only colonial governor that supported the American colonists. Trumbull speak in favor of colonial rights against abuse from Britain. He also was the only colonial governor to stay in office throughout the revolution, becoming the first Connecticut's state governor. -
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John Witherspoon
Another signer of the Declaration of Independence while representing New Jeremy. On of his quotes are "America was not only ripe for independence, but in danger of rotting for it." He is also famous for becoming the president of the college of New Jersey, which is now one of the most leading colleges. -
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John Hancock
Hancock was a member of the sons of Liberty. Hancock's signature was the most recognizable due to it being the largest. His name/signature quickly become a symbol of freedom and Independence to the colonies. -
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Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll was very wealthy; helps finance the revolution with his own money. He is under the label "the strongest advocates" for the revolutionary cause later on he severed as a delegate to the Continental/ Confederation congress. Carroll was the first State Senator for Maryland and the longest person who lived that signed the Declaration of Independence. -
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Benjamin Rush
Another signer of the Declaration of Independence. Rush is known as the "Father of Medicine" due to him being a pioneer in the fields physiology and psychiatry.His proposal to establish a national public university to train public servants resulted in him being well-known. Finally he helped benefit the oldest African-American church in Philadelphia. -
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John Jay
John Jay was a member of the Continental Congress who pointed towards independence. Jay was the author of the "Federalist Papers" arguing in support of ratification. Jay was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1789. -
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John Peter Muhlenberg
Muchlenberg was a member of Virginia House of Burgesses, Pennsylvania Assembly, and both the U.S House and Senate. He also was a Continental Army solider during the Revolutionary war, Political figure in the new United States. -
Declaration of Independence
The decision of the colonists to separate from Britain. On July 4th, 1776, the "committee of five" wrote the final draft declaring Independence from Britain. Not only did this document gain Independence but it also gave a form of government stating that "the purpose of the government should be to protect citizens' unalienable rights." If the government fails to protect these rights then the citizens have the right to overthrow. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
The true meaning for "E Pluribus Unum" is out of many, one; the motto of the U.S. This represents the "seal" of United States of America. This quote is also used on the American flag. -
US Constitution
The US Constitution is a concrete system of government with fundamental laws. Established the basic structure of our national government. Articles of Confederation failed setting up a weak national association causes the American leaders to meet in 1786 to decided on a stronger government was needed. -
Bill of Rights
Protection of Individual liberties. Bill of rights consist of the top ten rights.1st Amendment(Freedom of speech), 2nd Amendment (Right to bear arms), 3rd Amendment (Protecting of quartering), 4th Amendment (Protection of unreasonable searches), 5th Amendment (right to due process of law), 6th Amendment (right to speedy trial), 7th Amendment (trail in civil cases involving money), 8th Amendment (forbids unusual punishment), 9th Amendment(unalienable rights), 10th Amendment. -
Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment gives citizens the right to due process of law. Five main clauses are grand jury, double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, and compensation. This amendment is part of the Bill of Rights. -
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Alex de Tocqueville and his Five Principles
Tocqueville was the author of Democracy of America. Tocqueville's five principles are Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez-faire. Liberty is the freedom of arbitrary; Egalitarianism is the society of equals; Individualism gives people the right to pursue their goals; Populism is the when common people participation in political life; Laissez-faire is when the government doesn't have control over the economy. -
Eminem Domain
Eminem Domain is the right of the government to take away private property for public use.The government is not allowed to take without due process of law.
