Question

What were the primary purpose of state militias?

(CORRECT PLATO ANSWER ONLY)

A. To protect states from the federal government and each other
B. To provide emergency support during natural disasters
C. To protect from attacks by Native Americans
D. To build infrastructure for new towns

Answer 1

Answer: A. Protect states from federal government and each other.

Explanation: Since the Militia Act of 1903, many states have created and maintained a reserve military force known as state defense forces; some states refer to them as state military reserves or state guards. They were created to assist, support and augment National Guard forces during peacetime conditions.