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Benjamin Rush
Help organize the first Anti-Slavery society in the U.S -
Johnathan Trumball Sr.
Became first governor of Connecticut colony and the whole state. Also signed Dec. of Ind. -
John Witherspoon
Witherspoon was a very active member of congress, serving on more than a hundred committees through his tenure and debating frequently on the floor. At first did not agree with the dec of ind. -
Charles Carroll
Was Asked by Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Chase to help gain the support of the Canadian government but when it failed went home and was deamed apart of the board. -
John PeterMuhlenberg
Was appointed colonel of the 8th Virginia Regiment, due to his influence in the German-American community. Of the eight colonels in the Virginia militia, Muhlenberg was the youngest at 29 and only Patrick Henry had less military experience. -
Declaration of Independence
Showed evidence of the thirteen colonies wish for freedom.
Thomas Jefferson was the only writer, although others reviewed and looked over it. -
John Hancock
Was an American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. Won as first governor of Massachusetts. -
Bill of Rights
States the first ten amendments of the united states. -
Fifth Admendment
Guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination. -
John Jay
Negotiated the Jay Treaty of 1794, which settled major arguments with Great Britain and promoted commercial prosperity. -
E pluribus unum
Latin, means -out of many, one (the motto of the US). -
U.S Constitution
The supreme law of the United states. -
Alexis de Tocqueville
5 Principles
1. Liberty
2. Egalitarianism
3. Individualism
4. Populism
5. Laissez-Faire Liberty
freedom from arbitrary / tyrrnaical 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 people in political life. Laissez-Faire
Government has "hands off" approach to the economy. -
Eminent Domain
The power of the government to take private property and convert it into public use. -
In God We Trust
Along with pluribus unum, is the official motto for the U.S
