Why did colonists value local militias

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that: britain’s taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.***edit: the answer is the colonies don't need britain

How did tyrants attempt to gain the approval of common citizens in ancient greece?

How did the phillips brothers expand their businesses? by selling it to other businessmen by changing their source product by merging their companies by acquiring government support