<span>Assuming that this is referring to the same list of options that was posted before with this question, <span>the correct response would be because these tactics proved to be the most efficient and "safe" in terms of keeping down local rebellions and protecting against outside invasion. </span></span>
Because of the French immigration?
Personally, I would choose a bayonet in a hand to hand combat fight. Rifles are just for a far distance. If the person is close to you they can easily take it from you but then if it's a bayonet and you know how to use it then they won't take it from you unless they are some bad a** people.
That’s false just Becuase you believe something doesn’t mean it’s the correct way to feel if you would like examples let me know