How did Queen Elizabeth I attempt to create a national militia in England?

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In the late 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I attempted to establish a national militia by requiring individuals of all social classes to participate by law in the defense of the realm. This initiative was intended to create a broad-based force for national security.1

However, this attempt to create a national militia failed miserably. Despite its failure, the concept of the militia persisted as a significant political ideology in England, influencing debates over military control that contributed to the English Civil Wars and the Glorious Revolution.1