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The Founding Fathers Books and Gifts Store has lots of Founding Fathers books and gifts - John Jay books, George Mason books, Patrick Henry books, Gouverneur Morris books, James Wilson books, Caesar Rodney books.
The Founding Fathers Books and Gifts Store has lots of Founding Fathers books and gifts - John Hancock books, John Paul Jones books, Paul Revere books, Samuel Adams books, Thomas Paine books and more.
The Revolutionary War Battles Store has lots of Revolutionary War Battles books - Battle of Bunker Hill books, Battle of Trenton books, Battle of Yorktown books, Battle of Saratoga books, Battle of Lexington books, Battle of Quebec books, Battles of Lexington and Concord books, Battle of Brandywine books, Battle of Princeton books and more.
The Thomas Jefferson Store has lots of Thomas Jefferson books and gifts - Thomas Jefferson biography, Thomas Jefferson pictures, Thomas Jefferson Dollar Coin, Martha Jefferson Biography, Thomas Jefferson quotes, Thomas Jefferson costume, Thomas Jefferson portrait.
The Benjamin Franklin Store has lots of Benjamin Franklin books and gifts - Benjamin Franklin biography, Pictures of Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Franklin movies, Benjamin Franklin quotes, Benjamin Franklin costume, Benjamin Franklin portrait.
The John Adams Store has lots of John Adams books and gifts - John Adams biography, Picture of John Adams, John Adams Dollar Coin, Abigail Adams Biography, John Adams HBO miniseries, John Adams quotes, John Adams for kids.
The George Washington Store has lots of George Washington books and gifts - George Washington biography, Pictures of George Washington, George Washington Dollar Coin, Martha Washington books, George Washington costume, George Washington wig, George Washington for kids
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The 6th Amendment's Public Trial Clause guarantees you will be tried in public if charged with a crime. Holding trials behind close doors is very dangerous to defendants.
Joseph Hewes - Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina
Joseph Hewes was a North Carolina merchant who signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the first Secretary of the Navy and was said to have laid the foundation for the American navy. He literally worked himself to death in the cause of his country.
The 6th Amendment's Compulsory Process Clause guarantees that you have the right to call witnesses in your own behalf if you are charged with a crime. It also guarantees that the court will subpoena your witnesses if they refuse to testify.
The 5th Amendment's Speedy Trial Clause guarantees you a quick trial if you are charged with a crime. If you do not receive a trial, the courts may throw out the charges.
The 6th Amendment's Right to Counsel Clause guarantees you that you can have an attorney represent you if you are charged with a crime. It also gives you the right to have a court appointed attorney if you cannot afford one, at the government's expense, or to represent yourself if you want to.
George Washington Facts - Quick facts about George Washington, Commander of the Continental Forces during the American Revolutionary War and First President of the United States.
The Eminent Domain Clause of the 5th Amendment says that the government must pay you if it takes your property for public use, but can the government take your property and give it to someone else?
Read about some of the most significant Fourth Amendment Court Cases. Each case discussed is a major Supreme Court case regarding the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution.
Circular Letter of the Boston Committee of Correspondence - May 13, 1774
This circular letter was sent by the citizens of Boston to the other colonists in response to Britain's Boston Port Act. The letter was written by Samuel Adams and asks all the colonists to join in a boycott of British goods.
The 5th Amendment Due Process Clause guarantees that the government must obey written laws and be fair when it deals with you. It promises that your life, liberty and property will be protected, but what does that mean exactly?
The 5th Amendment Double Jeopardy Clause guarantees that you cannot be tried or punish twice for the same crime in most circumstances. Read about the Double Jeopardy Clause here.
The Establishment Clause guarantees freedom of religion, an important right to the Founders who had lived with state mandated religious practices from before the Revolutionary War.
The 10th Amendment was designed to keep the federal government from interfering with rights it was not granted in the Constitution. Unfortunately, the government has taken far more power from the people than the Founding Fathers intended after the Revolutionary War. Find out why here.
The 9th Amendment was intended to protect rights not listed in the Constitution. Find out how the Courts have used it to take rights away from the people.
The 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees you certain rights if you are ever charged with a crime. Find out the rights of the accused the Founding Fathers wanted to protect.
The 5th Amendment guarantees that you will not have to testify against yourself in court, but it also guarantees several other basic rights. Find out what they are here.
The Freedom of the Press Clause of the 1st Amendment guarantees the right to publish material without fear of punishment, an important right to the Founders who saw this as essential to safeguarding themselves from a tyrannical government after the Revolutionary War.
The Freedom of Speech Clause of the 1st Amendment is one of the most well-known and beloved parts of the US Constitution. After the Revolutionary War the Founders guaranteed the right to free speech for all Americans.
The 4th Amendment protects Americans from illegal searches and seizures by government officials and requires that officers get a properly executed permit to conduct a search or seizure.
The Freedom of Assembly Clause - The Freedom of Association Clause
The Freedom of Assembly Clause guards the right to assemble <em>peaceably</em>. Without the right to assemble, Americans could not coordinate their efforts to oppose unjust government policies. This was important to the Founding Fathers after the Revolutionary War.
The Third Amendment guarantees that the government will not house troops in your home or private property without your consent. Find out why this was important to the Founding Fathers here.
The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. The Founding Fathers viewed this as an important safeguard against government abuses of power.
The Boston Port Act blockaded Boston harbor in response to the Boston Tea Party, in which colonists threw British tea into the harbor to protest high taxes.
Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson - January 6, 1821
The autobiography of Thomas Jefferson is the only work ever published by Thomas Jefferson. It covers his life from birth until he became Secretary of State under George Washington.
George Washington Thanksgiving Proclamation - October 3, 1789
The George Washington Thanksgiving Proclamation was issued on October 3, 1789. It requested all Americans to participate in a day of prayer and thanksgiving to God on November 26. It has been celebrated by Americans ever since.
Revolutionary War Games - Joseph Hewes Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle about Joseph Hewes, hero of the Revolutionary War and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Revolutionary War Games make learning about the American Revolution more fun.
Joseph Hewes letter to James Iredell - May 17, 1776
Joseph Hewes was a North Carolina signer of the Declaration of Independence. He wrote this letter to his friend James Iredell about the efforts of Congress to equip the Continental Army.
