Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 750: 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington And Concord
Apr 18, 2025
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Revolution's Root Cause
- The American Revolution began through the colonists' fight for liberty and self-representation, sparked by British taxes and policies.
- Key incidents like impressment and economic dependency fueled a revolutionary spirit that changed world history.
Colonial Grievances Escalate
- Colonists protested taxation without representation, forced housing of soldiers, and imposition of royal judges.
- The Boston Tea Party led to harsh British collective punishment, escalating tensions.
Gunpowder's Crucial Role
- The British aimed to disarm colonists by seizing gunpowder, knowing that control over weapons meant control over freedom.
- This strategy deeply influenced colonial resistance and the framing of the Second Amendment.