Live to Shoot - Defending our 2nd Amendment Rights
Live to Shoot - Defending our 2nd Amendment Rights
September 1775
In this episode we continue looking back 250 years as we prepare for country's 250th birthday. Today we look at the events of Sepember 1775 and how they impacted the revolution.
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Well, welcome to the Live Shoot podcast. My name is Jeff Dowell. I've been a licensed farm dealer for the last 18 years, and this podcast talk about all things related to second movement. Anything else going in the world, a sports story or anything else you might find interesting. So welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome to the show. We're here to talk about our God-given rights, the fight for freedom, and the history that God is here. So we are closing in on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and we've been diving back to 1775. Month by month to see what our forefathers were doing. Lay the groundwork for the greatest nation on Earth. And if you're new here, strap in.'cause we're walking the path of liberty and it's a quick ride for those who've been with us. You know, we're following the spark of the American Revolution Revolution in 1775. Today we're diving into September. Those things we, things start getting real. We'll recap what's happened so far, then zoom in on what went down 250 years ago this month. So, all right, let's set the stage by September, 1775. The American colonies are a powder keg, and the fuse has been lit. Back in April, you had the shot, the shot hurt around the world. At Lexington, Concord kicked off open conflict with the British, the Militias Re, folks like you and me, armed and ready stood up to the red coats. By June, the Battle of Bunker Hill showed that world, the world, that these colonists weren't just farmers with pitchforks, they could fight and fight hard. Over a thousand British casual Jews proved it. Even the Brits technically took the, took the hill. Meanwhile, the second continental Congress has been meeting in Philadelphia since May. They're trying to figure out how to organize this rebellion while still hoping for peace with the crown. Spoiler alert that dang didn't happen. They've already got George Washington appointed as commander in chief of the new Continental Army, and he's up in Massachusetts trying to grab, trying to turn a ragtag bunch of militiamen into fighting force. The colonies are buzzing with talk of liberty, but the British are doubling down, calling us traitors and tightening the screws. That's where we roll into September, 1775. The question isn't just, can we fight? It's can we keep this thing going? So. Since September 75 is a month of maneuvering planning and some serious grit. The revolution is not in fullblown war yet, but it's getting there up in Massachusetts, general Washington guy's hands full. He's taken command of the continental Army outside of Boston where the British are holed up at After Bunker Hill. The siege of Boston is in full swing. Calms surrounded the city, cutting off supplies. Trying to star the Red Coast out, but it's not easy. Washington's dealing with a shortage of gun power, which let me tell you is a problem when you're trying to defend your right to bear arms. Fun fact in September, Washington's so low on powder, he's rationing it like the last bag of Elmo at a gun. Show reports from the times, say the Army had made maybe nine rounds per man, nine. That's not enough to fend off a squirrel invasion. Let's alone, let alone the British Empire. So Washington's writing letters to Congress begging for more supplies while his men are drilling, building fortifications, and keeping the pressure on. Now while Boston's inter siege, something big is brewing up north. The continental Congress is looking at Canada. Yeah, Canada as a potential ally, but, or at least a way to stick it to the British. They're thinking if we can take Quebec, maybe the French Canadians will join the cause. So in September they're finalizing planes for an invasion of Canada. Two forces are getting ready. One led by General Phillips Schueller heading towards Montreal and another by Colonel Brock. Benedict Arnold. Him before he turned a a co turned coat, he was aiming for Quebec City. Quebec City, sorry. Schuler's Expedition kicks off in September from Fort Hondo. Doga moving up like Champlain. It's a slog disease. Bad weather supply is used. It's hard. Schuler himself gets sick and has to hand over command to Richard Montgomery. Meanwhile, Arnold's prepping for an insane march through the main wilderness to hit Quebec. It's gonna get brutal and, but that's the, but that's a story for later months. Point is September's when the wheels start turning for this bold move back in Philadelphia, Congress is doing more than planning invasions. They're still trying to play nice with King George. I third sending petitions like an all branch petition back in July, hoping you'll see reason by September. They're starting to realize the king's not bu budging. He's already declared the colonies in rebellion and British ships are tightening their grip on colonial part ports. Congress is also working on organizing a navy, well, more like a few armed ships to harass British supply lines. Every step they take is a step closer to saying, we're done asking permission. One more thing, September's, when the colonists start feeling the squeeze of British naval power, the Royal Navy's blocking trade and coastal. Systems, coastal towns are hurting. The British are burning villages like Fouth, Massachusetts, which gets torched in October, but the tension's building now. So what's the takeaway for September, 1775? It's a month of digging in. The columnists are holding a line in Boston, planning a daring move on Canada and facing the hard truth that this fight's gonna get uglier. They're low on gun power, low on cash, and but not low on spirit. And that's the American way. When the odds are against us, you double down and you fight for what's right. That's why we defend the Second Amendment folks, those militia men, 1775 didn't have a government handing them rifles. They brought their own, stood their ground and said, not today. Tyranny. That's the spirit. We gotta keep alive as we get closer to two. The 250th anniversary. Let's remember what they, that what they were fighting for the right to live free to protect your family and your home and your liberty. So. That's it for this month, and look back in 1775. Next month we'll dive into October. Things are gonna start getting wild. So if you love this show, you know, hit the subscribe button, share it with a friend, head over to my website. But otherwise, keep your powder dry and I'll see you next month. See you next week. So take care and have a good one.
