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Benjamin Franklin
One of the best known founding fathers who was an inventor, printer, scientist and writer all in one. Benjamin Franklin signed both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, as well as the Treaty of Paris. He is also referred as the man who discovered electricity, by accidentally shocking himself and then just 6 years later, flying a kite with a key attached to the bottom in a storm. -
John Trumbull Sr.
He aided in the event that occurred in 1773, which involved dumping the tea into the harbor, A.K.A the Boston Tea Party. -
Declaration of Independence
The written paper signed by the founding fathers and others which helped America obtain its freedom from the British. -
John Hancock
While he did sign the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock is known for his extra large signature. Hancock did this to ensure that the King would see his name, which was basically a major insult. -
John Witherspoon
Founding father that was an advocate for independence. He was the only signer of the Declaration that was an active clergyman and college president. -
Benjamin Rush
Rush was a founding father of the U.S. and a civic leader in Philadelphia. He was also one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and was the only signer with a medical degree. -
Charles Carroll
Also a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Charles financed the Revolutionary War in times of need. He was a Maryland planter and early advocate of independence from Britain. -
John Jay
In addition to being one of the Founding Fathers, John Jay was also a signer of the Treaty of Paris. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
As well as being a founding father, John Peter Muhlenberg was a Continental army soldier, as well as a political figure for the United States. -
U.S. Constitution
A signed document that established rights for the citizens, government, and laws. -
Alexander Hamilton
As well as being a founding father, Hamilton was a co-writer of the federalist papers along with James Madison, and was the first Secretary of the Treasury in 1789. Although he didn't play a large part in writing the Constitution, he can always be seen on the U.S. 10 dollar bill. -
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain gives the people the right to not allow the government to use their homes for public use without consent, such as -
Bill of Rights
Ten Amendments that were proposed to the Constitution. These amendments included rights such as freedom of speech, right to bear arms, and right to search. -
E Pluribus Unum
The statement on currency before "In God We Trust". The statement is Latin for "out of many, one" and first began being used in 1795, until the second motto was formed. -
James Madison
James Madison wrote the wrote the first drafts of the Constitution, sponsored the Bill of Rights, and became president in 1808. -
5 Principles: Egalitarianism
Egalitarianism means that everyone, regardless of race, class, or gender, is apart of a society of equals. -
5 Principles: Populism
Populism was the belief that since everyone was equal, then everyone had the right to participate in government. -
5 Principles: Liberty
People believed that the biggest threat was tyranny of the majority, so liberty was protection against tyrannical government. The people's religious faith also strengthened the liberty. -
5 Principles: Individualism
Individualism was the belief that people could flourish without the government, and that we could rise in society (The American Dream) -
5 Principles: Laissez-faire
Made sure that the americans would't rely too heavily on the government, and that every american was the best judge of his own interest. -
In God We Trust
Although the original saying was "E Pluribus Unum", the saying "In God We Trust" was approved by the President and added to currency on July 30th, 1956.
