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John Trumbull Sr.
John Trumbull was a state governor before the Revolutionary War. He was a general to General Washington during the war. He granted permition to use Conneticut's Resources for the War. -
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon wasone fo the few that signed the Declaration of Independece as a New Jersey Represenative. He was also a minister in Scots Presbyterian .He is also known as a Founding Father of America. -
John Hancock
Hancock was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and is famous for his large signature. He was a merchant, a statesman and a president of the Second Continental Congress. -
Charles Carroll
Carroll was a wealthy planter in Maryland. He was one of the first advocates of independence from Brittain. He was also the first United States Senator. -
John Jay
Jay was a signer of the Treaty of Paris. He is also known as the first Chief Justice of America. He was also a part of the New York Comittee of Correspondence. -
Benjamin Rush
Rush was one of the founding fathers of America. Rush was alao a civic leader in Philidelphia. In addition, he wass alto a physician. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
He was a general in the Continental Army. Muhlenberg was also a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses as well as the Pennsylvania Assymbly. -
E pluribus unum
This saying is latin and it means, "Out of many, one." This saying indicates that out of many of our states, we make one nation. It symbolizes our unity as being "The United States." -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the official decaration to the Brittish for America's independence. It states how the Brittish have wronged them and why America wants their independence. It was also a formal declaration of war. -
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution was written during th Philadelphia Convention. It was writen from May 25 to September 1787. It was also signed on September 17, 1787. -
Eminent domain
Eminent Domain is when the government can use land for public use. Such as parks. The land can also be used for government buildings. It can be found in the U.S. Constitution. -
The Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment states that one should not be with held for answers of an infamous crime. It protects the people of incrimination.One does not have to answer without penalty. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights states the basic rights of being a human. It states what citizens have their rights to. The Bill of Rights also protects the people from the government overpowering them. -
Alexis de Tocqueville and his Five Principles
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker in the 1800's. He is known for his work of Democracy in America. His 5 values included; Librety, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Lassiez-Faire. -
In God We Trust
In God We Trust was the official motto in 1956. It first appeared on money in 1864. The use of the official motto was approved by President Eisenhower.
