Colonial Resistance and Gun Confiscation

The chapter delves into the resistance of North Carolina colonists against British rule, highlighting the theme of gun confiscation and the events leading to direct conflict in areas like Massachusetts. It explores issues of representation in Parliament, taxation without consent, and the imposition of coercive acts, emphasizing the principle of parliamentary authority over the colonies. The chapter also discusses the role of armed resistance in response to potential unjust laws and the history of gun control measures imposed by the British government.