Question

The militia who could be ready in a

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Minutemen

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

During and before the American Revolution, there was a mandatory militia in Massachusetts.

However, some colonists formed and trained their own militias to fight the British. These volunteer soldiers would be ready in a moment or minute's notice, so they were given the name minutemen. They were required to always have weapons and supplies with them so they could quickly respond to any threats.