In late 1774 the First Continental Congress rejected a proposal by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia to form a nationwide militia.
But WI this proposal succeeded?
Who would be the 'national' commander? How would the regular regiments formed by the New England colonies from April 1775 fit into such a scheme?
But WI this proposal succeeded?
Who would be the 'national' commander? How would the regular regiments formed by the New England colonies from April 1775 fit into such a scheme?