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What is the History of pre-revolutionary colonial militias Which colonies had militias Who controlled these militias?
Prior to the Revolutionary War, militias were used in all of the colonies, especially during the French and Indian War. During this time, there was some conflict between the British Army, headed by George Washington and the militias who were reluctant to involve themselves in the skirmishes as ordered.
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What common misconception do people today have about colonial militias?
Oh honey, people today think colonial militias were a bunch of rugged heroes fighting for freedom. But let me tell you, most of those militias were just a ragtag group of untrained farmers and tradesmen trying not to shoot themselves in the foot. Sure, they had some wins, but let's not pretend they were all George Washingtons out there.
What were all the fighting factions of the American Revolution?
Fighting Factions in the American Revolution For independence of the colonies: * Continental Army, local militias, & numerous individual citizens * a few Native American tribes * France & Spain For continued colonial status under Britain: * The British Army & Navy, supported by German troops, mostly from Hesse. * many Native American tribes * numerous individual citizens, some forming local militias & other fighting units * some slaves of southern planters, who were offered freedom for military service.
Why did some colonists form militias?
Militias were formed as the colonial united states had no standing army due to their young age and inability to support one financially The militias, also called "minute men" often consisted of ramshackle groups of farmers that fought on a minutes notice, hence the name minute men, with whatever weapon nearest by. These Militias angered the British forces as they were not fighting the correct and gentlemanly way; often fleeing from a loosing battle rather than surrendering to the British. So all in all they were formed because of necessity and lack of a home front security system.
Why can the American Revolution be considered a civil war?
The colonists in the thirteen colonies were at least nominally Englishmen, and for 150 years, most did not deny allegiance to the British king. The colonial militias fought alongside the British during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). It was only after laws passed by Parliament in the wake of that war, and the increased efforts by Britain to control the internal affairs of the colonies, that the Americans sought to extend the limited independence that had long been allowed. The reason that the rebellion was not technically a "civil war" (even before the Declaration in 1776) is that the colonies were never adopted as an insular part of the British Kingdom, given representation in Parliament and all of the same legal considerations. Instead, like Canada and the later colonies in Australia and New Zealand, they remained a mercantile dominion under the Empire.
What is the definition of militias?
it is a military history
The colonists united and began to form militias in response to?
The British placing even more limits on colonial trade and sending more troops to the colonies.
Why did the colonial militias pose a problem for the British?
Colonial Militias posed a problem for the British as they did not fight with the same uniform tactics as armies in Europe did.
Did some states have their own armies under the articles of confederation?
Under the Articles of Confederation, states were allowed to have their own armies, much as the individual colonies had their own colonial militias.
What advantage did colonial militias have over the British army?
they were bossing them
The first continental congress voted to?
to call for the formation of colonial militias.
Who has the power to keep existing colonial militias and governments?
luid ramierz
Which action between 1763 and 1776 was the most damaging to british colonial relations?
establishment of colonial militias
Who made up the most colonial militias?
Farmers and shopkeepers found this out in my school LATER!
Why did colonists Form militias?
british placed even more limits on colonial trade
Who made up most of colonial militias?
Farmers and shopkeepers found this out in my school LATER!
Who made up most of the colonial militias?
Farmers and shopkeepers found this out in my school LATER!
What did the British want to say when they were saying that they were going to cut the colonial forces in two as to a snake?
The use of a snake is symbolic for the British. They view the colonies as vile and poisonous, like a snake. The British also felt they would immediately be able to destroy the colonial militias as easily as one kills a snake with a sword.
