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John Trumbull Sr.
He was the only colonial governor at the start of the Revolution to take up the rebel cause. He was one of the few Americans who served as the governor in both the pre-Revolutionary colony and post-Revolutionary state. -
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John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a Scottish-American and a Founding Father of the United States. He became an influential figure in the United States Development. He was also a delegate from New Jersey. He was the only active "clergymen" (male priest) and the only college president to sign the Declaration. -
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John Hancock
Hancock was an American smuggler, statesman, and prominent Patriot. He is remembered from his large and stylish signature on the Declaration. Before the Revolution he was one of the wealthiest men in the thirteen colonies. -
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Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll of Carrollton or Charles Carroll III, was a wealthy Maryland planter.He was an Early advocate of independence from Great Britain. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, Confederation Congress and the first United States Senator. -
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John Jay
He was the first Chief Justice of the United States from 1789-1795. He was born into a wealthy family of merchants and government officials. He became a lawyer and joined the New York City Committee of Correspondence, organizing the British rule. He served as President of Continental Congress from 1778-1779. -
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Benjamin Rush
He was a Founding Father of America. Rush attended the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. He served as Surgeon General in the Continental army. Rush was a leader of the American Enlightenment and an enthusiastic supporter of the American Revolution. -
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John Peter Muhlenburg
He was an American clergyman, Continental Army soldier during the American Revolution, and a political figure. He was elected to the supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth. He was Vice President of the Council. He was the first founder of the Democratic-Republican Societies. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document that was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. July 4, 1776, a meeting which announced the thirteen colonies independent from Britain. The Declaration stated the Unites States independence listing grievances against King George III, and certain natural and legal rights. "...that all men are created equal... Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness", is a well known statement in the human rights. -
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution establishes our government and fundamental laws, and guarantied basic rights for all citizens. With is being the first governed document, the national government was weak and all the other states operated like their own self countries. The Articles of Confederation gave Congress the right to govern affairs,conduct war, and regulate currency.These powers where very limited thought because Congress had no authority to enforce these for money for the troops. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is name given to the first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights added specific guarantees of personal rights, limitations. On June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced 9 amendments to the House of Representatives. -
Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment provides the right to be tried only once in federal court for the same offense. "...nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb..." Also protects individuals from being forced to self-incrimination. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
"E Pluribus Unum" means "Out of many, one". Making America, of many people, one country. This phrase is used as a national emblem of the United States. It appears on official documents such as passports. Also on the seal of the United States supreme court. -
Alex de Tocqueville and his 5 Principles, Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez-faire
Liberty: freedom from arbitrary/tyrannical government control
Egalitarianism: society of equals; there is no permanent class structure
Individualism: people are free to pursue their individual goals
Populism: participation of common political life
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"In God We Trust"
This is the official motto of the United States. It was adopted as the nations motto in 1956 as an alternative to "E Pluribus Unum". A law passed in a join resolution and approved by Dwight Eisenhower on July 30, 1956 declared that the motto must appear on currency.
