Which of the Following Is True of the State Militia

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the state militia units that made up the initial American military force and later came to augment the Continental army?

• A) They generally refused to ambush the British or to engage in any hand-to-hand combat.
• B) They were largely civilians who often decided for themselves when to join or leave the fighting.
• C) They were the most seasoned troops of the war because of their past experience fighting Indians.
• D) They were incredibly organized units, even during the first battles, due to how high the stakes were.
• E) They frequently mutinied and switched over to the British cause due to the promise of land.

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