Because at the time, it was much more dangerous for people not to bear arms and be defenseless. If you could protect yourself at the time, it was much easier for you to surive in the hard times that people were living in at the time. This is, of course, much different today and the same laws aren't necessarily applicable.
Jamestown Roanoke Plymouth
Missouri compromise if im not badly mistaken hope this helps
Answer:
a. an aristrocacy and a democracy
Explanation:
Aristocracy refers to the rule by elite citizens. Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say on their rights