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The irregular American troops who played a crucial role in swaying the neutral civilian population towards the patriots cause?
Militia or militia men
How did Washington and his troops captured Boston?
Washington reached the Boston area in July 1775, a few weeks after the Battle of Bunker Hill. The British held Boston, but Patriot militia ringed the city. Although the size of the colonial force grew every day, Washington realized that the men were disorganized and lacked discipline-the ability to follow strict rules and procedures. Washington began the task of turning armed civilians into soldiers.
Who defended breed's hill and told the men dont fire until you see the whites of their eyes?
Colonial William Prescot
What common misconception do people today have about colonial militias?
Oh honey, people today think colonial militias were a bunch of rugged heroes fighting for freedom. But let me tell you, most of those militias were just a ragtag group of untrained farmers and tradesmen trying not to shoot themselves in the foot. Sure, they had some wins, but let's not pretend they were all George Washingtons out there.
Men ready to act and fight in a minutes notice?
They were New England colonists who were part of their local militia. They were given the nickname "minutemen" because they were suppose to be ready to fight at a minutes notice.
