" (Gross, page 34).
Among other contributions to Concord's lack-luster enthusiasm towards revolution, was their distance from the major cities. Concord was roughly forty to fifty miles from both Charleston and Cambridge. The citizens of Concord were forced to travel long distances in order to become involved in greater politics. The people were also required to travel in order to take care of most legal matters. Despite the people's attempts to relocate the county seat to a more reasonable location, others refused due to their own inconveniences. Because the citizens of Concord were not even considered in their request, they further distanced themselves from others. They kept out of the affairs of those around them, vowing to only speak when asked of their opinion on matters. Since no one ever asked for their opinions, the people of Concord kept to themselves and continued on with their lives as if nothing were different.
Unlike cities such as Boston, Concord was not at the center of the tribulations between the colonies and Britain. Although the laws and taxes that Britain made affected Concord, they (the laws and taxes) did not have anywhere near the impact on Concord as on cities like Boston. Boston was the heart of trade for the colonies. The merchants and manufacturers depended on trade with the British, and the taxes and acts severely hurt their industries in regards to finances. In contrast to Boston we see Concord. Concord was a town that was compiled of mostly farmers. The people of Concord remained somewhat isolated from many trade disputes due to the fact that "Its Inhabitants produced none of the great staple exports-tobacco, rice, indigo, sugar-that enriched the Majesty's Treasury." (Gross, page 30) Since Concord had no direct relation with Britain in regards to trade, many of the laws England created had little to do with them. Their lack of conflict made it difficult for them to be terribly upset about many of England's laws.