Revolutionary Moment
The Militia
2/16/2026 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The role local militias played in the American Revolution.
The role local militias played in the American Revolution.
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Revolutionary Moment is a local public television program presented by Delta Public Media
Revolutionary Moment
The Militia
2/16/2026 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The role local militias played in the American Revolution.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipThe Militia, W hile the Continental Army was the formal national army, militias were local part time units that provided a crucial addition to the war effort.
Militias were organized by county or state and were primarily responsible for defending their own communities.
They played a vital role in harassing British supply lines, engaging in skirmishes, and providing local support for the Continental Army.
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