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1 the FOUNDERS revolution Let me entreat you come back to the truths that are in the Declaration of Independence, pleaded Abraham Lincoln. Has America forgotten and strayed from the principles of the Founders? Rediscover the forgotten history of how the Declaration of Independence came into being and the principles that form its foundation. Learn why the Founding Fathers drafted the Declaration and the historical circumstances that led up to it. From the words of the Founding Fathers, as well as other original source documents, you will gain insight into every charge and claim the Founders made in the Declaration. You will also uncover what the Founders intended America to become with their lofty, yet practical, ideals of the proper role of government. Find out just how far America's modernday federal government has strayed from the Founders' principles and what you can do to help return America to those bedrock truths. Author: Michael S. Law Title: The Founders Revolution: The Forgotten History and Principles of the Declaration of Independence Paperback: 234 pages Published: April 3, 2018 ISBN-10: ISBN-13:
2 About the Author Michael S. Law has focused much of his life s research on the Founding Era and the Founders of the US. Michael has a bachelor s in political science from Boise State University and a master s degree in political science from American Public University emphasizing US history and government. Michael continues to personally study from the writings of the Founders and their history, remaining focused on the Founding principles. Michael applies his political expertise locally, including involvement in local government through serving on his local school board until Michael has been married for twenty-five years to his wife, Kaori, and has three children. Connecting with Michael 2
3 Endorsements/ Reviews "Michael Law s The Founders Revolution is a revealing and much-needed retelling of the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the events that led up to it. But this is more than a book of history. Law brings out connections between the reasons for the Founders revolt and what s going on in America today. He shows how our federal government is committing similar wrongs against us today as England s king and Parliament did to Americans centuries ago. The Founders Revolution is a rallying cry for Americans to pay closer attention to their own government s actions and to hold officials accountable for their decisions against us, the electorate. Pay heed to what Law has to say. We are losing our liberties and we do not have to!" - William D. Watkins, award-winning author; author of The New Absolutes; former director of publications for The American Center of Law and Justice 3
4 Chapter overview of the Founders revolution Chapter 1: The Course of Human Events The political connections to England are described including ties with the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights of Introduction to why a separation from England was necessary. Introduces and explains the ideas of natural law and of nature s God. Provides historical background of the physical separation from England that forged the political separation, discussing the individual charters that provided political authority to the colonies Chapter 2: Unalienable Rights and the Proper Role of Government Introduces the ideas of what rights are and how rights are derived. Describes truths that are self-evident, such as the right to life, liberty and property. Explains the Founders views on all men are created equal. Provides the ideas of the purpose of government and when the people may change their form of government. Chapter 3: The Charges: Abuses of Executive Power Describes the first twelve charges of abuse by the King George concerning the powers of the executive. These abuses of executive power include dissolving legislatures, obstruction of justice, erecting numerous government offices to harass citizens, and keeping armies among the citizens. Also, gives examples of modern government abuses of executive power similar to the abuses of King George. Chapter 4: The Charges: Abuses of Legislative Power The next ten charges are abuses of legislative powers by King George. These charges include taxation without representation, no trial by jury, altering colonial governments, and declaring themselves (Parliament) with power to legislate in all cases whatsover. More examples of modern abuses demonstrate current government acts of abuse. Chapter 5: The Charges: Abuses of War Power Five more charges of abuse of war powers listed and explained. A couple of abuses plundering and destruction of towns, using mercenaries in war, constraining POW s to fight for England. Examples of modern-day abuses provided. A deleted charge in the original draft of the Declaration of Independence is also included. Chapter 6: Reconciliation Attempts Evidence demonstrating the failed colonial attempts to reconcile with England, both with government and with their fellow-citizens, which were answered with repeated injuries. Chapter 7: Separation and the Appeal to Heaven Argues the case for the separation from England by appealing to a higher authority over the king. Provides evidence of the Founders pledge of support and a few historical examples of the Founders dedication to the fulfillment of the support and the price many paid for independence. 4
5 Sample Interview Questions About the Author: (about 3 minutes each) 1. Why did you decide to write the Founders Revolution? 2. What did you do to entice a publisher to print the Founders Revolution? 3. Have you been involved in the political sphere? If so, have you tried to apply the principles that you discuss in the Founders Revolution? 4. How can people contact you and where can they go to purchase the Founders Revolution? About the book: (about 5 minutes each) 1. The subtitle of the Founders Revolution is the Forgotten History and Principles of the Declaration of Independence. What has been forgotten? 2. Why do you think it is important for people to learn the history of the Declaration? What about the principles? 3. When most people are asked why the United States declared independence, they say taxation without representation. Is that the only reason? What are other reasons? 4. Is government today repeating what the British government did over 200 years ago? If so, how? 5. What examples can you provide that demonstrate that government is violating the principles of the Declaration? 5
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