DBQ The American Founding lasted for twenty five years from 1775-1800. During that time, the United States declared and won its independence, a gradual revolution in the political, social, and economic landscape was begun that was not completed by 1800. This war had laid the groundwork for a better country, but the changes had not fully been established. The founding generation had fought for the right for vocal, physical, and religious freedom for man, but had not allowed ALL men to be equal, as well as the women who had faced oppression due to them not being represented correctly at the time. As long as the idea of freedom for all people is ignored, The Founding Generation had a great influence and had many great, country-changing ideas.