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John Trumball Sr.
He was the only colonial governer that supported the American causes side in the revolution -
John Witherspoon
He was a founding father who signed the declaration of independence. He was a clergymen, he represented New Jersey, and was president of Princeton University -
John Hancock
He was a founding father, who was the 1st to sign the declaration of independence and had the largest and fanciest signature. He was a representative from Massachusetts and president og the continental congress in 1775. -
Charles Carroll
He was a founding father, who sighned the declarartion of indpendence. He was a representative at the constitutional convention. And he was one of the first senators of Maryland. -
John Jay
He was a founding father of america. Who was a representive of New York at the continetnal congress. He signed the declarartion of independence, and helped negotiate the treaty of Paris in 1783 which helped end american revolution. He was alos first chief justice of the supreme court. -
Benjamin Rush
He was a founding father who signed the declaration of independence. He was from Pennsylvania, attended the continetal congress, and was treasurer of the U.S. mint -
John Peter Muhlenberg
He was a soldier in colonial, revolutionary, and post-revolutionary conflicts. He was also one of the 1st official elected U.S. congressman. -
Declaration of Independence
It announced the colonies freedom from Britian's rule and set forth the founding principles of the U.S.(and was actually done on july 2nd and was signed later on) -
E Pluribus Unum
It is the motto and "the seal for the United States of America." Means out of many, one. Which reflects the shield. -
U.S. Constitution
It established Americans national government and guranteed basic rights to it's citizens. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights are the first ten ammendments in the U.S. constitution. It's used to safeguard individuals liberty. -
Fifth Amendment
Grand Jury, Douple Jeopardy, Self Incrimination, due process, and takings. -
Alex de Tocqueville and his Five Principles
Alex de Tocqueville is a french writer who wrote the american government. He concluded the five best principles of American Government. Liberty-indivduals are free to pursue their own work. Egaliterianism- No social class distinctions. Individualism- involves mobility in achievement. Hard work and labor are key to success. Populism- ivolves allowing all individuals to have and voice their opinion. Laissez-faire- meaning less government involvement the more people will work -
Eminent Domain
"the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation."
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"In God We Trust"
"In God We Trust" is America's national motto and was signed by President Eisenhower. it was put on to money in 1957.
