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Declaration of Independence
It was a break up letter. They were declaring their independence from england. Thomas jefferson wrote it. 5 parts: Preamble, New form of government, Reasons, Resolution, declaring independence -
Benjamin Rush
He signed the DOI. He was a civic leader. He was also a physician and politician. -
John Witherspoon
Delagate from New jersey.Signed DOI. only active clergyman to sign DOI. -
E Pluribus Unum
The motto of the US. It was adopted as a national mottto in 1782. Its on the US coin -
John Trumbull Sr.
He was the only man who served as a governor in a English and American State. Changed spelling of last name for unknown reason. He was the only governor at the start of the American Revolution -
US Constitution
The supreme law of US. Made after the AOC. Contains all the Amendments -
Bill of Rights
The first 10 Amendments. Wrote by James madison. -
Fifth Amendment
The fifth amendment gives someone the right to not testify against themselves.The right to not tell on themselves. The right to not be their only witness -
John Hancock
American merchant. He was also a statesman. Served as a president for the second continental congress. -
Alex de Tocqueville and his Five Principles
The principles are Liberty,Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, Laissez-Faire. Liberty is the freedom from tyranny. Populism is participation of common people in political life -
John Peter Muhlenberg
An American Clergyman, continental army soldier.Poliical figure in the united states.born october 1st 1746 -
John Jay
Former Governor of New York. Founding father of US. Signed treaty of Paris. -
Charles Carrol
Former US senator. Was a wealthy maryland planter. Early Advocate of Independence -
Eminent Domain
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use.With payment of Compensation. -
"In god We trust"
The official motto of the US. On Every bill of currency in the US. Lyric in the National Anthem
