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Modern Era

Chapter 25: War on Terror 2001 ― 2017

Compassionate Conservatism 2001-2009


Change We Can Believe In 2009-2017


End of History 1989 ― 2001

Crisis of Populism 2017 ― Today


Modern Era Sponsors


In Grateful Recognition


"Patrons of the Past"

(Sponsoring all nine Eras)

Doug Shubert

Adam Shubert

Cathy Gillespie



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Documents

Master Index

11/291764

Rhode Island's Petition on the Sugar & Currency Acts

11/30/1764

Stephen Hopkins

Rights of Colonies Examined

12/18/1764

Petition of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the House of Commons

1765

William Blackstone

Commentaries on the Laws of England

03/22/1765

The Stamp Act

05/15/1765

Quartering Act of 1765

05/29/1765

Virginia Resolutions Responding to the Stamp Act

06/08/1765

Massachusetts Circular Letter of 1765

07/04/1765

John Dickinson

The Late Regulations

09/1765

Soame Jenyns

Objections to Taxation Considered

09/21/1765

Pennsylvania Resolves on the Stamp Act

09/24/1765

Braintree Instructions

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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