The War on Terror changed many procedures regarding how countries deal with individuals accused of terrorism. Most of these individuals are viewed as enemy combatants. This designation removes said individuals from the protections of the Geneva Convention. They are not entitled to a speedy trial and do not have access to the civil courts and justice system. Most of these individuals are indefinitely detained. Those opposed to these policies argue for the importance of humane treatment of prisoners and due process.
Colonial radicals formed "Minutemen" in towns through the colonies to keep the public informed about abuse of colonial rights by the British government, since at this time there was no formal, centralized military.
The answer is A) Christopher Colombus