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What is a British soldiers?
The term British Soldiers applies to all soldier of the United Kingdom, and historically all soldiers of the British Empire.
What is the derogatory term for British soldiers of the 17th century?
During the Revolutionary War the Americans nicknamed the British soldiers 'red-coats'.
What was the term applied by the british to the colonists?
The colonists called the British soldiers Red Coats. This is because of the uniforms they wore, which were red. The British called the colonists Yankees.
Why did Paul Revere call the British soldiers the 'Regulars?
Regulars is a term that refers to professional soldiers. The Americans were defending their land with volunteer soldiers or what is called "militia" and became known as "Minute Men"---because they were ready to fight at a minutes' notice.
Why did the Redcoats want to break away from the British?
You have a misunderstanding of history and terms. "Redcoats" was a slang term for soldiers of the British Army. They WERE the British, and did not want to break away from anything.
Why do you think the colonists used the term Lobersterbacks for the soldiers?
The term "Lobsterbacks" was used by colonists to refer to British soldiers due to their distinctive red uniforms, which resembled the color of cooked lobster shells. This nickname reflected the colonists' disdain and resentment towards British rule and the military presence in the colonies. The term also served to dehumanize the soldiers, reinforcing the growing divide between the colonists and the British authorities during the lead-up to the American Revolution.
Did the british sing Yankee doodle to make fun of the Americans?
Yes, it was a negative term deemed at the soldiers the British served with in the French and Indian War.
Why were the colinists British if they hated the British soldiers?
the Bostonians hated the british soldiers because they kept on tormenting them
What did the colonists realize after fighting alongside British soldiers?
They were very different from the British soldiers and wanted to declare independence from England.
Name of British soldiers?
Name given to the British soldiers by the people of Boston was the "redcoats".
How many British soldiers to American soldiers are currently fighting in Afghanistan?
british ... 32
How else are British enlisted soldiers known?
British soldiers are sometimes called 'Tommies'.
