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Benjamin Franklin
Discovered electricity and he helped find and create the start of our new technology
Created some of his own technology such as bifocals and the lightning rod -
John Trumbull Sr.
American Revolution leader
He was the only colonial governor at the start of the Revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
This was when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
The DOI was our ''break up" letter with Britain -
John Hancock
Biggest signature on the DOI
One of the wealthiest men in the 13 colonies -
John Witherspoon
Signed DOI
Supported ratification of the constitution and signed the articles of confederation -
E Pluribus Domain
Meaning is Out of many, one and this was the U.S. motto until we changed it to "In God we Trust" -
U.S. Constitution
Our basic fundamental Principals made by the U.S. Government -
Charles Carroll
Senator of Maryland and was one of the lead advocates for independence from Britain -
Alexander Hamilton
He was in office as the United States Treasurer from 1789-1795
He was the 1st treasurer as well. -
Eminent Domain
Private Property could be turned into a public place by the government -
Bill of Rights
1st 10 amendments of the Constitution
Giving all U.S. citizens rights -
John Jay
First Chief of Justice and signed the Treaty of Paris -
Benjamin Rush
Treasurer and Professor of chemistry, medical theory and clinical practice -
John Peter Muhlenberg
U.S. Senator, Continental army soldier, and was a Representative from Pennsylvania -
James Madison
Fourth President from (1809-1818)
"Father of the Constitution" known for drafting and writing most of the constitution -
Alex de Tocqueville & his 5 Principles
Came to the U.S. in 1831
Created his book 1835 Liberty- Free to pursue their own work
Egalitarianism- Equality in opportunity
Individualism- Freedom to do what they want with their lives
Populism- Everyone has their own opinion
Laissez-faire- Less government interaction -
"In God We Trust"
This is now the motto of the U.S.as of 1956
