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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence set forth a formal assessment of grievances against the British government and declared that, because their rights had been violated repeatedly, the 13 North American colonies were formally declaring their independence from British rule. It had the additional benefit of bringing all the colonies together as a unified group and provided justification for intervention by future allies, such as France. -
U.S Constitution
The U.S. Constitution established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was signed on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, presided over by George Washington. Under America’s first governing document, the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak and states operated like independent countries. -
Bills of rights
The Bill of Rights is an important set of amendments. How were they important, you may ask? Well, let's see, the Constitution alone contained very few rights. That isn't a bad thing, although it isn't a good thing either and causes for there to be many loopholes. The Bill of Rights contributed to solving this problem by providing more rights to the people of the U.S. -
Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment protects an US citizen from being forced to testify in court about anything that may be incriminating to him/herself. The amendment also prevents the government from taking away specific rights regarding life, liberty, and property given to its citizens through the Constitution. However these rights are different for those in the military. -
John Hancock
Hands down, John Hancock and Thomas Jefferson are like the best. My boy John Hancock was the American Revolution leader, that's right. This guy right here lead the American Revolution and I believe we should all thank him for this great deed he has done. He is a signer of the Declaration Of Independence. Is that all he did? Nah, this guy is too awesome. So he became a Colonel in Massachusetts at one point in time and he was also the governor of Massachusetts. How AWESOME is that? -
John Witherspoon
Let's be honest. John Witherspoon doesn't look very flattering, at all. Just saying'. Pardon me, just wanted to get that out of the way. That doesn't mean he wasn't capable of doing significant things. He did many great things and was many great things, such as the president of Princeton University. One of the most respected colleges in the nation today. What makes it even more awesome is that he was an immigrant from Scotland. He even became a social advocate for colonial independence. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
American clergyman, who distinguished himself as a general in the American Revolution Muhlenberg was apprenticed to a merchant in Halle, Germany, but ran away to join the British infantry in America., he raised a German regiment for the Continental army. Soon promoted to major general, he won respect for his courage in battle and his administrative merits -
Benjamin Rush
Honestly, how signifigant is Benjamin Rush? I mean, sadly not many recognize his name off the bat, but why? I honestly do not know. He was and still is considered one of the founding fathers. He literally helped with the origin of this country. Was that all he did? Of course not. This legend founded Dickinson College (located in Carlisle). That's how smart and awesome this dude was. -
In God We Trust
The first words written on the Mayflower Compact The Founding Fathers trusted Him to see them through a brutal struggle against distant tyranny, when all they really wanted was to be free – in part, to do nothing more than worship Him as they saw fit. They needed Him just to be allowed to know Him.
