The Declaration's Forgotten Liberties for Youth

By Charles A Castleberry

How do centuries-old grievances against King George III still affect your rights today?Discover surprising truths about the Declaration of Independence's origins and the forgotten liberties it protects in this companion to The Declaration's Forgotten Liberties-written specifically for you. Using a fresh, youthful voice and relatable analogies, this version brings to life the real stories behind the Declaration of Independence.Thomas Jefferson didn't just write the Declaration-he had already laid out its key ideas two years earlier. When he sat down to draft the Declaration, he wasn't just listing complaints against King George III. He was helping to shape a new kind of people-no longer subjects, but citizens.Many believe Jefferson borrowed his ideas from George Mason, but a close look at historical documents tells a different story. This book uncovers forgotten details and breaks down the Declaration's grievances in a way that makes sense for today's readers.The Declaration of Independence did more than declare freedom. It built a foundation for the rights we enjoy today. Yet, many of its powerful stories have been forgotten-until now.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1966283520
• ISBN13: 9781966283522
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: American Real Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7