Colonial Settlement Era
1607-1763
Era Finance Frame
Watch how local finance built the habits of public self-government before national finance existed.
Why These Tools Fit The Moment
Public finance supplied the tools: Local taxes | Property and poll taxes | Fees and fines | Trade duties | Local levies | Quit-rents.
What To Watch For In This Timeline
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What This EnabledColonists built basic public life beforeroadsportsmilitias
How Americans Benefitedlocal services they could seeusecourtsroads
Anchor Events
Defining Moments
Top 100 Building Events
