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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

Mike Pence (1959-) was an Indiana congressman and governor before becoming vice president under Donald Trump. He served from 2017 to 2021 and chaired the White House Coronavirus Task Force while also presiding over the Senate. His vice presidency concluded with his role in the January 6, 2021 certification of the 2020 presidential election.

Mike

Pence

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.

Barack

Obama

Kamala Harris (1964-) was a California prosecutor, attorney general, and U.S. senator before becoming the 49th vice president in 2021. After serving under Joe Biden, she became the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 and left office in January 2025.

Kamala

Harris

J. D. Vance (1984-) was born and raised in Ohio, served in the Marine Corps, became a lawyer and author, and gained national attention through Hillbilly Elegy. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 and became Donald Trump's running mate in 2024. Vance became the 50th individual to serve as vice president on January 20, 2025, and remains in office as of 2026.

JD

Vance

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