Militias

As of march 5th of 2013 there are 1,360 known militia's whos average membership is a couple hundred er group so around 270,000 to 680,000 soldiers.

Militia groups, often referred to as "minutemen," were civilian colonists in the American Revolutionary period who organized to be ready for quick military action. These groups were typically composed of local volunteers who trained in military tactics and maintained their own weapons. Their readiness to mobilize at a moment's notice was crucial during early conflicts, such as the battles of Lexington and Concord, where they played a key role in resisting British authority. This concept of rapid response and local defense became a foundational element of American military tradition.

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they supported the british in the second war with Britain

The courts typically define a militia as a body of citizens organized for military service, often comprising those who are available for service in times of emergency or national defense. It is generally understood to include able-bodied individuals who are not part of the regular armed forces but who can be called upon to assist in maintaining public order and safety. The definition can vary based on jurisdiction and context, particularly in relation to the Second Amendment and individual rights to bear arms.

Yes. About 400,000 Swiss men are legally part of the militia, and every 2 years have to "go off and play soldiers", as one citizen described the Army Training. There is plenty of opposition to this and there have been many political debates, votes, referendums and arguments over whether there should be a militia, but change has never happened.

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"Minutemen" was the name given to the special members of the colonial militia who were supposed to be ready and able to fight "on a minute's notice". About one-quarter of the Colonial militia, primarily those who were youngest and least tied down by job and family responsibilities, were Minutemen.

It was a Revolutionary War period Continental Army Unit raised from the area of Philadelphia, Cumberland and Bucks County consisting of three regiments of foot that were used as a screening force between occupied Philadelphia and Valley Forge during Washington's winter camp in 1977-1978. They were commanded by Brigadier General John Lacey and had an effective troop strength of about 500.

It was assisted by Captian Benjamin Church.

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They were a part of the militia.

In every colony except Pennsylvania, every male between 18 and 60 was part of the militia. He had to provide himself with a weapon and equipment, and muster several times a year for drills.

In the New England states, as tensions grew in the year or two before the Revolution started, militia units began forming "minute companies", of young, strong men, who were to be prepared to drop whatever they were doing and hurry to the militia rallying point agreed to before hand, at a minutes notice.

He was called a MinuteMan, because he was ready at a moments notice

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The Militia were referred to the redcoats, so their uniform must of been a red coat.

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The militia changed to minutemen

The commander in chief of the state militia at least where im from is the Governor.

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