Earlier this month, Americans came together to celebrate the founding of this nation with fireworks and sparklers.

Though the United States is still a relatively young country, it has undergone dramatic changes from what it once was in 1776. Not only have we drastically industrialized and expanded our landscape beyond the original 13 colonies, but our political culture and climate has also undergone its own transformations. Our Founding Fathers wisely prepared us for tackling tyrannical leaders, preventing government overreach, and protecting our personal liberty.