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John Trumbull Sr.
One of the few Americans who served as governor pre and post war. -
Declaration of Independence
The break up letter that was written to Britain in efforts to establish a country without them. -
John Hancock
Founding father. Known best for his massive signature on the DOI -
E Pluribus Unum
Out of many, one. Adopted as the nations motto. -
John Jay
A founding father. Negotiated and signed the Treaty of Paris which ended the revolutionary war. -
Benjamin Rush
Was appointed treasure of the United States Mint -
The Constitution
The set of federal guidelines in the country that lists the powers of government and basic rights to the people. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
Served on the United States House of Reprasentatives -
Bill of Rights
Document that amended the constitution and lays out all rights granted to the people. -
The Fifth Amendment
The fifth amendment gives us the right to not incriminate ourselves if we do not wish to speak against ourselves -
Alex de Tocqueville
He is best known for his five principles of liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, populism, and laizzez-faire and his book Democracy in America. -
Eminent Domain
The right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation. -
In God We Trust
Also adopted as the nations motto.
