Matt Lesage M. Jenson Eng. 101 BP #2 11/30 April 18, 1775 the British marched down the streets of Lexington, in pursuit to disarm the American Colonists. Little did the British know, the colonists were prepared for this act. This is where the famous line “ The British are coming. The British are coming comes.” Originates from. The colonists gathered at the Lexington Green with their loaded muskets waiting for the British to arrive. “Disperse you villains – lay down your arms!” …showed first 75 words of 795 total…

…showed last 75 words of 795 total…have total control over the society. And it would be against our constitutional right. The British tried to take away our guns the first time and we didn’t. Why would we surrender our guns to the government? Works Cited Firearms and Freedom. Robert Lee. 28 Nov. 2000. 1 Dec. 2000 www.thenewamerican.com/tna/2000/12-04-2000/vpl16no25_firearms.htm Unarmed and Dangerous. Chicago Tribune. 18 Nov 2000. Charlton Heston. Dec. 1 2000 http://chicagotribune.com/news/printedition/article/0,2669,SAV-0011180160,FF.html