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Charles Carroll
Maryland signer of the Declaration of Independence Longest living signer. Was the only Roman Catholic -
John Trumbull Sr.
Only man who served governor in both an English Colony and an American State. Governor at the beginning of the american Revolution. -
John Hancock
Served 2nd president of the continental congress and was a patriot of the American revolution. Signer of the declaration of Independence. -
Declaration of Independence
There are 5 parts to the declaration of independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson. Discusses all the issues with the 13 colonies and Great Britain. -
John Witherspoon
Delegate from the New Jersey to the second continental congress and a signatory to the Declaration of Independence. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
Latin for "Out of Many, One" Appears with the great seal. -
John Jay
Negotiator and signatory of the Treaty of Paris. Founding Father. Also served in the Continental Congress. -
U.S. Constitution
27 Constitutional Amendments. It established Americas national government and fundamental law. -
5th Amendment
Protects people from being held a witness against themselves in criminal cases. -
Bill of Rights
The 1st ten Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Created September 25th, 1789 -
John Peter Mulenburg
American clergy, Solider in American Revolution, and political figure in in newly independent United States. -
Benjamin Rush
Signer of the Declaration of independence. Civic leader in Philadelphia where he was a physician and many more. -
Alex de Tocqueville and his 5 Principles
Liberty ~ Protection against a tyrannical government system that limits citizens rights
Egalitarianism ~ A society of equals made possible by the availability of land and ability to own it
Individualism ~ Possible because the society does not dictate individual action. People in America flourish freely without hereditary distinction.
Populism ~ Participation of the common people in politics and decision making
Laissez-Taire ~ Government role in the economy and business is limited or "hands off" -
"In God We Trust"
Motto of the United States. Approved by Dwight Eisenhower -
Eminent Domain
the government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use with payment of compensation.
