Were the Minutemen essential to the American victory of the Revolutionary War?

by Retr0nik

I had to write a paper last week regarding the Minutemen, specifically their efforts in the war and how they sealed the American Victory, however I found very little to support this. I was wondering if this is true at all, or even if the contrary is true.

DBHT14

Well just to clarify, are you speaking of Militia in general, New England Militia in general, or those companies within the Militia of Massachusetts meant as a Quick Reaction force, which from all accounts I have seen was approximately 1/4 to 1/3 the total?

I assume it is the last one, but just wanted to be sure, and for the benefit of any other respondents.