What is a militia?
History · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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A militia is a military force that is composed of ordinary citizens who are trained to act in emergency situations such as wars, national crises, or in defense of their country. Militias can be formally organized and recognized by the state or informally assembled. Members of a militia typically have regular jobs and lives, but they can be called upon to serve when necessary, especially when a country's full-time military is not sufficient for its defense needs. The concept of a militia is particularly known for its historical role in early American history, where militias played a significant part in local defense and were crucial in the American Revolutionary War.