French & Indian Wars (Third Turning, 1746-1773) was an era of unprecedented economic and geographic mobility.  Swept into a final war against New France in the 1750s, the colonists hardly celebrated Britain’s total victory (in 1760) before renewing thunderous debates over how to salvage civic virtue from growing debt, cynicism, and wildness.  With colonial leadership at a low ebb, popular fears soon targeted the alleged corruption of the English Parliament and empire.

Enlighteners entering elderhood

Awakeners entering midlife

Liberty entering young adulthood

Republicans entering childhood

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