By the end of the French and Indian War, pro-British sentiments among Americans were at an all time high. The situation didn't last long.

Like the podcast? Check out my youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dbenner83

Most of the content in this section is elaborated upon in greater length and with additional context in Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution: https://amzn.to/2Qi1Fzw

Other recommended reading(s):

-Fred Anderson, Crucible of War: The Seven Years’ War and the Fate of Empire in British North America, 1754-1766: https://amzn.to/2QfCayM

-Richard Berleth, Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian War & American Revolution on New York’s Frontier: https://amzn.to/2xOnNux

-Murray Rothbard, Conceived in Liberty: https://amzn.to/2N35LJT

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

Website: www.davebenner.com

Though the 13 American colonies are often lumped together, they couldn't have been more different.

Like the podcast? Check out my youtube channel as well:

http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dbenner83

Most of the content in this section is elaborated upon in greater length and with additional context in Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution: https://amzn.to/2Qi1Fzw

Other recommended reading(s):

-Murray Rothbard, Conceived in Liberty: https://amzn.to/2N35LJT

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

Website: www.davebenner.com

In 1761, relations between Britain and its North American colonies began to crumble.

Like the podcast? Check out my youtube channel as well:

http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dbenner83

Most of the content in this section is elaborated upon in greater length and with additional context in Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution: https://amzn.to/2Qi1Fzw

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

Website: www.davebenner.com

The federal judiciary routinely uses the 14th Amendment to police the states - but to do so, they rely upon an utterly anti-constitutional judicial doctrine.

Website: www.davebenner.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

The 13th century tyranny of King John sparked one of the most definitive episodes in the history of western civilization.

In 1625, Charles I inherited a thriving kingdom. By 1649, his head was lopped off.

In my book, Compact of the Republic, I describe how Charles' tyranny influenced the founders of the American states: https://amzn.to/2P420Wk

Best books on this topic:

-Christopher Hibbert, Charles I: A Life of Religion, War and Treason: https://amzn.to/2NSQ8dc

-John Adamson, The Noble Revolt: The Overthrow of Charles I: https://amzn.to/2NYDrgX

-Charles Spencer, Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I: https://amzn.to/2NXzklc

Website: www.davebenner.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

Most contend Lincoln was the "great emancipator," a uniquely moral figure in an immoral time. I say otherwise.

In my book, Compact of the Republic, I disclosed how Lincoln's view of the union was both historically incorrect and constitutionally duplicitous: https://amzn.to/2QnuTNj

Best books on the topic:

-Thomas DiLorenzo, The Real Lincoln: https://amzn.to/2OtprLM

-Ludwell Johnson, North against South: The American Illiad: https://amzn.to/2RiWfpt

-Jeffrey Rogers Hummel, Emancipating Slaves, Enslaving Free Men: https://amzn.to/2xSjSwF

Website: www.davebenner.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

Mainstream historians portray him as a drunken failure of a president, while I call him an overlooked defender of the Constitution.

Website: www.davebenner.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

In 1775, a young Virginian lawyer made a speech so persuasive and captivating, one colonel demanded to be buried on the spot he observed it from.

Website: www.davebenner.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83

Why Franklin's famous quote reveals incredible wisdom and foresight, and why we couldn't keep the republic very long.

In my book, Compact of the Republic, I covered the republican tradition of England and the United States, and explain how it came to influence the Jeffersonian political philosophy: https://amzn.to/2zMeexI

Best books on this topic:

-Gordon Wood, Empire of Liberty: https://amzn.to/2IzMEqj

-Bernard Bailyn, The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution: https://amzn.to/2IxOacl

-Murray Rothbard, Conceived in Liberty: https://amzn.to/2NZXdZp

Website: www.davebenner.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/dbenner83