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Founding Era

Chapter 7: Federalist Regime 1789 ― 1801

His Excellency 1789-1797


His Rotundity 1797-1801


More Perfect Union 1784 ― 1789

Republican Liberty 1801 ― 1817


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

01/05/1776

New Hampshire's Constitution 1776

01/10/1776

Thomas Paine

Common Sense

03/23/1776

John Adams

Letter from Adams to Gates

03/26/1776

South Carolina's Constitution 1776

04/01/1776

John Adams

Thoughts on Government

04/12/1776

The Halifax Resolves authorized North Carolina’s delegates to the Continental Congress to support independence from Great Britain, marking the first official colonial endorsement of separation. Although no roll call survives, leading North Carolina patriots likely present — including Richard Caswell, Joseph Hewes, and William Hooper — underscore the resolves’ role in paving the way for the Declaration of Independence.

North Carolina Colonial Assembly

Halifax Resolves

05/15/1776

Preamble and Resolutions of the Virginia Convention

06/11/1776

Henry Lee

Lee's Resolution

06/12/1776

Virginia Declaration of Rights

06/29/1776

Virginia Constitution 1776

07/02/1776

New Jersey Constitution

07/04/1776

Declaration of Independence

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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