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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

05/16/1769

Virginia Resolves

05/17/1769

Virginia Nonimportation Agreement

07/22/1769

Charleston Non-Importation Agreement

04/12/1770

Repeal of Most of the Townshend Acts

05/1772

Zubly

Calm and Respectful Thoughts on the Negative of the Crown

12/03/1772

John Allen

Beauties of Liberty

1773

Benjamin Rush

An Address on Slavery in America

03/12/1773

Virginia Establishment of Colonial Correspondence

04/10/1773

Samuel Adams

Candidus

05/10/1773

The Tea Act

09/11/1773

Benjamin Franklin

Rules by which a Great Empire may be reduced to a small one

10/16/1773

Philadelphia Resolutions on the Tea 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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