The Rise and Decline of the American Militia System

The Rise and Decline of the American Militia System
Author: James B. Whisker
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Total Pages: 464
Release: 1999
Genre: History
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The American militia system fulfilled many roles in colonial America. It offered protection for the colonists, provided a sense of community to the new settlers, and was an instrument of integration for subsequent immigrants. In the Revolution the militia did home-guard duty and acted as a reservoir of trained manpower for the Continental Line, although many militiamen fought alongside the regular army in crucial engagements.