The colonial militia faced it's worse during Valley Forge. This ha attacked George Washington by surprise. They had not built any houses and they had to make so quick since they were rushing they left big gaps and since it was winter it was not the best idea. The Army suffered it's most at Valley Forge!
A is the correct answer.
The Legislative branch is responsible, for, well, legislation! :)
The Executive Branch and its agencies (B & D) are responsible for putting into practice and fleshing out the laws.
The Judicial Branch is responsible for determining if the laws are Constitutional.
The government basically became more "active" in helping the people