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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

03/30/1775

The New England Restraining Act

05/29/1775

Letter to Canada

05/31/1775

The Charlotte Town Resolves

06/15/1775

Alexander Hamilton

Remarks on the Quebec Bill

06/19/1775

Washington's Commission

07/06/1775

Causes and Necessity of their taking up Arms

07/08/1775

Olive Branch Petition

07/31/1775

Report on the Conciliatory Resolution

08/23/1775

This proclamation from King George III ended any attempts at reconciliation ensuring that the path forward will be one of war. In it he says that "ill-designing men" lead the colonies to rebel and that any who continue to oppose the authority of the King and Parliament are to be hanged.

King George III

King George III Suppressing Rebellion Proclamation

11/07/1775

Lord Dunmore's Proclamation

11/09/1775

Resolution of Secrecy

11/10/1775

Establishment of the Marine Corps

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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