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Founding Era

Chapter 6: More Perfect Union 1784 ― 1789

Prolusion 1784-1787


Convention 1787


Ratification 1787-1788


Transition 1788-1789


Independence 1775 ― 1784

Federalist Regime 1789 ― 1801


Founding Era Sponsors


In Grateful Recognition


"Patrons of the Past"

(Sponsoring all nine Eras)

Doug Shubert

Adam Shubert

Cathy Gillespie


Sponsors of the Founding Era:

Tim Schantz



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Documents

Master Index

10/07/1765

Public Letter to the People of Massachusetts by B.W.

10/19/1765

Stamp Act Congress Resolves

10/25/1765

Massachusett's Reply to Governor Bernard

10/29/1765

Massachusetts Resolves Against the Stamp Act

10/31/1765

New York Merchant's Non-importation Agreement

11/29/1765

South Carolina Resolves Against the Stamp Act

12/10/1765

Connecticut Resolution on the Stamp Act

1766

Richard Bland

An Inquiry Into the Rights of the British Colonies

01/01/1766

Daniel Dulany

Considerations of Imposing Taxes

01/14/1766

William Pitt

Pitt's Speech Against the Stamp Act

03/18/1766

The Repeal of the Stamp Act

03/18/1766

The Declaratory Act

Biographies

Donald

Trump

Donald Trump (1946-) is an American businessman and television personality who became the 45th and later the 47th president of the United States. His political career transformed the Republican Party and was defined by an “America First” agenda emphasizing immigration restriction, trade protection, deregulation, and a more assertive approach to executive power.

George

W. Bush

George W. Bush (1946-) was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009 during a period defined by the War on Terror. Before becoming president, he worked in the oil industry, and served two terms as governor of Texas. After leaving office, Bush focused on charitable work, veterans' initiatives, global health.

Bill

Clinton

Bill Clinton (1946-) was the 42nd president of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001 during a period marked by economic growth, declining unemployment, and the end of the Cold War era. A centrist Democrat, he promoted policies including welfare reform, consumer rights, deficit reduction, expanded trade, and economic development while also pursuing an active foreign policy. His presidency was ultimately defined both by its economic successes and by scandal.

Barack

Obama

Barack Obama (1961-) was the 44th president of the United States serving from 2009 to 2017. Before becoming president, he worked as a civil rights lawyer before entering politics in Illinois and later serving in the U.S. Senate. His presidency was defined by the Affordable Care Act, the response to the Great Recession, continuing the War on Terror, and efforts to address social and environmental issues.

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