Record #:

16094

Author(s):

Babits, L.E.

Abstract:

The Revolutionary Army can be broken down into two separate entities, the militia and the continentals. Militia were required to fight but generally remained within their own state, whereas, the continentals were enlisted and fought wherever they were needed. North Carolina sent nine continental regiments into battle; comprised of farmers and merchants sent for training at Halifax.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Fall 1975, p6-9, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783