
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
Documents
Master Index

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
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.
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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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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.
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