Show minute men the so called organization of min ute men came into existence shortly before the outbreak of the revolution the patriots ot massachusetts and other new england colonies banded themselves together obtained arms and pledged themselves to the defense 0 the colonies at a minute s notice from this pledge to take up arms at a minutes notice they got their name the minute men were enrolled in pursuance ot the act ot the provin caal congress which was passed on november many names that were destined to become famous in the revolution appeared in this roster of patriots in the beginning they were expected to serve only in the new england colonies but when the conflict came so thought was taken 0 this the historical society has a list of the patriots who were enrolled minute men |