The U.S. gave joint control of the National Guard to both the federal and state governments.
The term “National Guard” became the official name
Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer who fought in the Revolutionary War, used the term “National Guard” as a way to characterize each state’s militia.
This creates the first colony-wide militia — setting the stage for a truly "National" Guard.
This takes place during England’s colonization of the Americas.