The Patriots' Gift is a novel in which The United States has divided into five nations by the year 2050 A.D. Each of these nations has different convictions and beliefs. The Texican Republic was the first to leave in 2036. They were followed by The North West Federation, The Central Alliance, and The Southern Confederation. The United States also continues. This story follows the efforts of one family as they strive to reunite these nations. Stephen George Hampton II was born in 2040. When The Southern Confederation began in 2050 he was 10 years old. Stephen's calling and mission is to reunite The Texican Republic with The Southern Confederation. (First Published as The Causes Which Impel Them: Reunion) *** The Patriots' Gift, published in 2015, is the first volume of a six novel series. In the timeline it is number five covering from 2035 to 2080 A.D. The Sequel, The Patriots' Strength, will be published in 2016. The four Prequels will follow. The complete series will be: **The Patriots' Birthright (1738 - 1802) William and Jenny Barnstable **The Patriots' Settlement (1812 - 1889) Peter and Anne Barnstable Bentley **The Patriots' Heritage (1901 - 2010) Jacob "Jake" and Jennifer Callahan **The Patriots' Pride (2024 - 2050) Casper "Cap" and Kathy Morgan **The Patriots' Gift (2035 - 2080) Stephen and Alicia Hampton PUB 2015 **The Patriots' Strength (2080 - 3025) Andrew and Paige Hampton Pearsall PUB 2016