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colonial militia systems  

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  • In the colonial era, the militia system was linked to fundamental concepts of American citizenship; militias were considered to be one of three pillars of society, along with the church and local government. Militarily, the colonial militia was the primary instrument of defense for the American colonies. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Colonial Militia Systems]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-B1PGR2B5-8

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