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John Trumbull Sr.
American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the continental army. -
John Witherspoon
He was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and founding father of the United States. He died in November 15, 1794. -
John Hancock
Was an American merchant. Prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He was a smuggler, statesman, and he served as president of the second Continental Congress. He was the 1st and 3rd Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
Charles Carroll
He was a wealthy Maryland planter. He was an early advocate of Independence from Kingdom of Great Britain. He died in November 14, 1832. -
Johny Jay
American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, and one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. Signer of the Treaty of Paris. First Chief Justice of the US. -
Benjamin Rush
He was a founding father of the US. Was a civc leader in Philadelphia were he was a physician, social reformer, politician, educator and humanitarian. He was also the founding father of Dickinson College in Carlisle Pennsylvania. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
He was a Continental Army soldier and served during the American Revolutionary War. An American Clergyman meaning a religious leader, and a Political figure in the newly Independent US. -
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the 13 Colonies from Great Britain. All men are created equal. Helped United States establish Independence. Was the American revolution. -
U.S. Constitution
Was written during the Philadelphia Convection. Established Americas national government and fundamental laws. Guaranteed rights for the citizens. Presided over by George Washington. -
Bill of Rights
The 10 Amendments to the US Constitution. Decloration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of the US. James Madison introduced the amendments to the US Congress. -
Fifth Amendment
No peron shall be help to answear for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in case arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia. -
Alex de Tacqueville
Five principles; Liberty- the state of being free. Egalitarianism- a person who supports principles. Individualism- independent and self- reliant. Populism- admired by many people. Laissez-faire- a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course. -
In God We Trust
Official motto of the United States. -
Eminent Domain
(LAW) The right of a government to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation. Fifth Amendment.
