Who were minutemen and why did they have this name?

Minutemen were civilian colonists who independently organized to form militia companies self-trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies from the American colonial partisan militia during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name.

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monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.  

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it was the first major victory for the colonists.