Wasn’t that true of the first American Revolution?
I don't believe so, else it wouldn't have occurred. They were far more self-reliant in those days, and subjected to far less tyranny. Our oppressors see no need to afflict us with large bands of armed and uniformed fighters. Likely no need EVER. And without that, who is going to start fighting them with outright violence? And before the British soldiers were shooting at Americans, the Americans were resisting paying taxes, even in violation of the law, in significant numbers. Are we doing that? They resorted to tarring and feathering scoundrels, too. We don't even shower them with glitter.