Colonists and in particular, George Washington who served as a captain, gained valuable leadership and military skills that would enable him to become a successful general in the American Revolutionary War. The French and Indian Wars were his first military experiences.
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American Revolutionary War (1776-1783) military men.
British officers treated the American colonial militia with contempt.
American Militia Men
Jefferson did not have any military experience.
Official recognition and military aid.
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American Revolutionary War (1776-1783) military men.
Harry.s Truman
The principle of civil control of the military remained intact, the true legacy of Colonial policing after the Revolutionary War.
British officers treated the American colonial militia with contempt.
American Militia Men
American imperialism is the military and cultural influence of the United States on other countries. European imperialism is a period of colonial expansion.
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deep-seated differences in military discipline emerged between the British officers and the American colonial troops
Jefferson did not have any military experience.
Official recognition and military aid.
He served in the (colonial) miltary in 1754, then 1755-1758, resigned and then served in the American miltary from 1775-1783