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Originally Posted by JollyRoger
I see no reason a militia could not do both, but I must say, you are very wrong, the primary purpose of the militia in the 18th Century was to repel invaders.
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No. The 1'st civil war was against the government of King George which was the government of the 13 colonies. The 2'nd was enshrined in order to ensure no future government would ever be able to oppress the citizenry in the way KG's did.
- Peter.
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