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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin had his first paper published which was titled the "Articles of Belief and Religion", and many others. -
John Trumbull Sr.
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John Hancock
First signer of the Declaration of Independence, also became a political activist in the opposition to the Sugar Act in 1764. -
John Witherspoon
Voted to adopt the Virginia Resolution for Independence. He became a vocal advocate for colonial Independence also Contributed to the Continental Congress -
"E Pluribus Unum"
A motto for the US; Out of many, one."It refers to the Union formed by the separated states. -
Declaration of Independence
Document written by Thomas Jefferson declaring freedom from Great Britain for the 13 colonies. Its a very important part of American Democracy because it contains the ideals of our nation. -
Benjamin Rush
Signed the Declaration of Independence and was a leader of American Enlightenment, an enthusiastic supporter of the American Revolution. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
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John Jay
John asked Congress to allow him to surrender American claims to the free navigation of the Mississippi which Spain controlled. -
U.S Constitution
Established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic right for its citizens. -
Alexander Hamilton
He convinced people from New York to agree to ratify the U.S Constitution. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the Untied States, founder of the Federalist Party, founder of the New York Post newspaper. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution. Written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties, the Bill of Rights lists specific prohibitions on governmental power. -
James Madison
4th President of the US, Madison wrote 29 of 85 essays also known as the Federalist Papers. -
Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll of Carrollton became the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and Confederation Congress and later as first United States Senator for Maryland -
Alex de Tocqueville & His 5 Principles
- Liberty: Tyrannical Government Control. 2. Egalitarianism: society of equals. 3. Individualism: People are free to pursue their dreams. 4. Populism: is a political philosophy supporting the prerogative of the people in their struggle. 5. Laissez-faire is when the government interferes with economic affairs as little as possible.
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Eminent Domain
Has been used in the United States for a long time to acquire property for public use. -
In God We Trust
The 84th Congress passed a joint resolution "declaring IN GOD WE TRUST the national motto of the U.S" it was replacement to the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum. This was approved by President Dwight Eisenhower.
