The minute men, american revolutionary war soldiers so named for their willingness to fight at a moment's notice, reflected

a- the superior military training and organization of the american army compared to the british army, whose redcoats were notoriously poor shots.

b- the tendency of american colonial leaders to overestimate the abilities of its army, who were never really ready in a minute.

c- colonial leaders' preference for local and state militias over a standing army in times of peace, as codified in the articles of confederation.