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Words to Understand

militia— a fighting force of volunteers, usually organized by a state or local government. minuteman— during the RevolutionaryWar, militia members who could be counted on to fight on short notice. RevolutionaryWar— war fought between Great Britain and the American colonies from 1775 to 1783, ending with the inde- pendence of the United States of America.Also known as the American Revolution. skirmish— a minor battle in a larger war.