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Militias
A militia is a civilian military force that raises to supplement the official military in defense of homeland, or to stand against them in a state of rebellion.
459 Questions
What group of people did the militia act of 1775 affect?
All free male persons, hired servants, and apprentices between the age of 16 and 50.
Patriots crushed a loyalist militia and executed many of the prisoners in the 1780 battle at?
Kings Mountain
The president is called "The Commander in Chief," the supreme commander of the armed forces.
Patriots crushed a Loyalist militia and executed many of the prisoners in the 1780 Battle at where?
cowpens
the homosexuals
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.
Which best characterizes the colonial militia?
The colonial militia was loosely organized. Often men had to use their own weapons and buy the ammunition using their own funds. The men often went home to tend to business and would fight when convenient for them.
Does congress have the power to call a states militia into active service?
yes i believe so. they can declarewar so i dont see why not?
Sam Adams
Why were the militia called the chocolate soldiers?
The militia were referred to as "chocolate soldiers" because they were perceived as lacking resilience and courage, similar to chocolate that melts in heat. This term highlighted their perceived inability to withstand the rigors of battle or conflict, suggesting that they would "melt away" under pressure. The phrase often implied a criticism of their effectiveness compared to more seasoned or professional soldiers.
minutemen
What state's militia refused to allow African American solders to serve?
Most southern states refused to accept African Americans to fight in their state militias during the revolutionary war because they were scared of slave revolts.
Is the governor the commander-in-chief of the state militia?
yes he is the commander-in-chief of the state malitia
Fighting raged all day at Manassas Junction as the Confederate militia led by?
The Confederate militia fighting at Manassas Junction was led by General P.T Beauregard.
At which battle did a Whig militia from South Carolina decimate a loyalist militia in 1779?
The Battle of Kettle Creek
Who led the confederate militia at manassas junction?
Two Civil War battles occurred at Manassas. The first, in July of 1861, saw Confederate troops led by Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard win a limited victory against Union forces. The second, in August of 1862, was decisively won by Confederate troops led by General Robert E. Lee.
What were Boston soldiers that engaged in battle against colonial militia known as?
The loyalists remained loyal to the British throughout the American Revolution.
