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Declaration of independence
an important piece of paper signed by the founding fathers -
Benjamin rush
founding father, civic leader in Philadelphia.(social reformer) -
John Hancock
Signed DOI with a very large signature. he wanted it to be known he signed it. -
john wither spoon
scottish-american Presbyterian minister and founding father -
E Pluribus Unum
"one out of many" motto of the us -
eminent domain
"fifth amendment" protection of private property -
Bill of rights
collective name for the first ten amendments to the united states -
Alex de tocqueville
French diplomat , historian & political scientist. worked in the american democracy. -
de tocevilles values
liberty: free to persue work
egalitarianism: social distinction
individualism: hard work & labor are key to success
populism: everyone has right to own and voice opinon
lazecs faire: hard work and labor lead to success -
peter muhlenberg
continental army solider during american rev war. founding father