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Revolutionary Era

Chapter 5: Independence 1775 ― 1784

Dissolving the Bands 1775-1776


The Great Revolution 1776-1782


Novus Ordo Seclorum 1782-1784


Join or Die 1763 ― 1775

More Perfect Union 1784 ― 1789


Revolutionary 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

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

Al Gore (1948-) was a Tennessee congressman and senator who became Bill Clinton's vice president in 1993 and served two terms. His vice presidency emphasized environmental policy, government reform, and the development of information technology. After leaving office, Gore became a prominent environmental advocate and received the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Al

Gore

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