In contrast with those who enlisted in the Continental Army, militia troops tended to be

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Militia troops were typically from the more secure sector of their communities, meaning they owned property and had established themselves within their local areas. They were not necessarily committed to a longer period of service like those who enlisted in the Continental Army, and their loyalty to the British varied depending on the circumstances. Attending church and employment status were not necessarily factors that determined who joined the militia.

In Contrast with Those Who Enlisted in the Continental Army