Asked by Melissa Borrero on Jun 06, 2024

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Why did Americans prefer militias over a standing army?

Standing Army

A permanent, professional army maintained in times of peace and war, unlike temporary forces mustered for emergencies.

  • Investigate the strategic approaches and effects in the early periods of the Revolutionary War from a military standpoint.
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Masego MoeketsiJun 11, 2024
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They were concerned about a standing army acquiring too much power.