In some of the middle colonies the towns and counties were both active and had a relation with each other which was the forerunner of the present system of local government in the Western States.
The problem is with men. I know I shouldn't say this, but they've shrouded and hidden women to hide their incompetence.
If there is no sufficient reason for war, the war party will make war on one pretext, then invent another... after the war is on.