John's War: A Short Story

John, a hardworking and industrious farmer in 1773, lived in a small and humble home in Massachusetts. King George, who was taxing the colonists heavily on all imported goods, sent hostile Redcoats to scour the peaceful community leaving it in a state of perpetual unrest. John was displeased and declared to his family, “I’m not sure how much longer we can we continue under the King’s unjust taxation!”
“John, be patient.” his wife Sarah pleaded. “Perhaps the king's heart will soften to our plight and relieve us of these burdensome taxes.”
“Be patient!” John exclaimed. “Patience while these Redcoats occupy our peaceful community and turn it into a brawling land! I for one have had enough!”
“But what are we to do?” Sarah protested. “How can we stand against the might of the king and his army!” …show more content…
“Sarah, I shall join the minutemen heading for Concord. They are preparing a cache of weapons to store up in case the British are here for a fight. If it’s a fight they want then it’s a fight we’ll give them!” It was in the month of April that the minutemen discovered the Redcoats plan to capture Concord, which included the stockpile of weapons. In the middle of a dark night a loud hurried voice awakened John. It was Paul Revere. “What are you doing at my house in the middle of the night?” John yawned tiredly. “The Redcoats are coming! We must be off!” warned