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Colonial Era

Chapter 3: Intercolonial Wars 1675 ― 1763

First Intercolonial War 1675-1702


Second Intercolonial War 1702-1727


Third Intercolonial War 1727-1749


Fourth Intercolonial War 1749-1763


Nova Britannia 1603 ― 1675

Join or Die 1763 ― 1775


Colonial Era Sponsors


In Grateful Recognition


Patrons of the Past:

(Sponsoring all nine Eras)

Doug Shubert

Adam Shubert

Cathy Gillespie


Sponsors of the Colonial Era:

Bernie Frischer




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Documents

Master Index

01/05/1776

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New Hampshire's Constitution 1776

01/10/1776

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Thomas Paine

Common Sense

03/23/1776

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John Adams

Letter from Adams to Gates

03/26/1776

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South Carolina's Constitution 1776

04/01/1776

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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

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Preamble and Resolutions of the Virginia Convention

06/11/1776

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Henry Lee

Lee's Resolution

06/12/1776

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

06/29/1776

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Virginia Constitution 1776

07/02/1776

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New Jersey Constitution

07/04/1776

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Declaration of Independence

Biographies

Richard B. Cheney (1941-2025) was a Wyoming congressman, White House chief of staff, and secretary of defense before becoming vice president under George W. Bush. He served two terms from 2001 to 2009 and played a major role in the administration's national-security and foreign-policy decisions. His career encompasses more than four decades of federal public service and executive-branch leadership.

Dick

Cheney

Joe Biden (1942-) is an American politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025, following 36 years as a U.S. senator from Delaware and eight years as vice president under Barack Obama. His presidency focused on rebuilding the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, investing in infrastructure and domestic manufacturing, expanding clean-energy programs, strengthening U.S. alliances, while facing controversies over inflation, immigration, Afghanistan, and his age.

Joe

Biden

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.

Donald

Trump

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.

George

W. Bush

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.

Bill

Clinton

Dan Quayle (1947-) was an Indiana lawyer and politician who served in the House and Senate before becoming George H. W. Bush's vice president. He served from 1989 to 1993 and participated in administration work involving economic competitiveness, education, space policy, and other issues. After leaving office, Quayle pursued business, writing, and continued involvement in Republican politics.

Dan

Quayle

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