Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights:#1 On the night of April 18, 1775, the British marched out of Boston with the intent of capturing John Hancock and Samuel Adams, two prominent Patriot leaders, and confiscating their guns. The next morning, eight hundred British Army regulars marched two by two through the hills toward Concord, while hearing reverberating gunfire and church bells.#2 The Lexington militia was a well-organized military force, well trained and woven into the fabric of colonial government. They were not only defending their towns, but also the republican ideal of active, virtuous citizenship.#3 The Second Amendment is a product of a time when Americans were expected to bear arms for the community. In contrast, today’s politicians are often confronted with public distrust.#4 Before the Revolution, the American colonies were heavily influenced by British political thought, which emphasized the importance of duty and civic responsibility. The colonies took these ideas seriously, and saw the army as a symbol of tyranny.