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When Local Militia Protected Communities

When Local Militia Protected Communities

Jeannette Austin
Jan 07, 2021
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Militia Companies

Before America was a centralized government, county militia companies were formed to protect its citizens. As new land was settled, there an inherent need to protect people against the various Indian tribes. In fact, rampart hostilities existed up until the time of the Revolutionary War. As settlements moved from East to West, the mountains were occupie…

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