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Chapter 5; Section 3
Studying
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Militia | A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies |
| Loyalists | American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence |
| Minutemen | Companies of civilian soldiers who boasted that they were ready to fight on a minute's notice |
| Patriot | American colonist who favored American independence |