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Which group was sent to restore orders during shay rebellion?
Massachusetts Militia
Who was responsible for putting down shays?
Massachusetts Militia
What caused the Massachusetts' to form a militia?
The Massachusetts militia was formed primarily in response to growing tensions between the American colonists and British authorities in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Key events, such as the Intolerable Acts and the increasing presence of British troops, heightened fears of oppression and loss of rights among colonists. Local leaders recognized the need for organized defense against potential military actions by the British, prompting the establishment of a militia for protection and to assert colonial rights. This culminated in the mobilization of the militia for the battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775.
What happened right after the Battle of Concord?
Colonial militia chased the British to Boston.
What was the role of the colonial militia?
The main role of the Colonial Militia was to be the front line of the smaller battles against Britain. The Colonial Militia would also take parts protecting waterways and key roads.
Which war began when someone fired a shot in an armed stand-off between British forces and colonial militia at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts?
revolutionary war
At the start of the Revolutionary War who commanded militia forces from Massachusetts?
Benedict Arnold commanded the Massachusetts militia at the start of the Revolutionary War.
Who was responsible for putting down shay rebellion?
General Benjamin Lincoln
What actions did the second continentional congress take?
Declared the Massachusetts militia to be theContinental Army
What is a colonial militia?
it is a volunteer army
When did Benjamin Franklin become a soldier in the Pennsylvania militia?
Benjamin Franklin became a soldier in the Pennsylvania militia during the French and Indian War, specifically in 1755. He was appointed as the colonel of the Pennsylvania militia and played a significant role in organizing the defense of the colony against French and Native American attacks. His military service was part of his broader involvement in colonial defense and governance during that period.
What did the first continental?
they formed the colonial militia.
