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Benjamin Rush
famous physician, who wrote the first chemistry textbook. He was also a founding father who name was on the Declaration of Independence. -
John Hancock
was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a American Revolution leader. Known to have the biggest signature on the D.O.I.
warned by Paul Revere during his famous night ride shouting out that British forces were on their way. -
Declaration of Independence
A letter wrote to declare indendence for the 13 colonies from Great Britain. Known as the first break up letter. -
John Witherspoon
contributed to the Continental Congress from 1776 to 1782.He also fought for the Populist Party of the Church of Scotland, helped to bring together the early Presbyterian church in America, and moderated its first General Assembly. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
out of many, one (unofficial motto of America) -
John Trumbull Sr.
"Founding Fathers of American Art." Painted the The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill. -
U.S. Constitution
fundamental law of the United States -
John Peter Muhlenberg
Minister became member of the “Black Regiment” which were ministers who recruited volunteers for the Revolutionary War. -
John Jay
an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris, and first Chief Justice of the United States -
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments. -
Fifth Amendment
the section of the Bill of Rights that protects you from being held for committing a crime unless you have been indicted correctly by the police. -
Alex de Tocquevilee and his five priciples.
a French political thinker and historian best known for his 5 principles. (Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez- Faire) -
"In God We Trust"
The official motto of America. It was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. Although it was first on coins in 1861; this became the offical motto in July 30, 1956. It was later added to paper money from 1957 to 1966. -
Eminent Domain
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
