Examples of 'state militias' in a sentence

Meaning of "state militias"

state militias: Refers to military units provided by each state of the United States for its own defense, as well as the defense of the country

How to use "state militias" in a sentence

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A number of state militias disbanded and went east.
We no longer have a need to create state militias.
The state militias are insufficient protection.
Background on state militias.
The state militias were poorly trained and undisciplined.
The strike ended after federal troops and state militias restored order.
State militias respond with expeditions and raids of their own.
So they called in the state militias to protect Washington.
The Ames company soon moved to manufacturing swords for the federal government and state militias.
Many of our state militias would refuse to join an invasion of the North.
Jihadic activities inside the circle of the State militias are the most effective stratagem.
State Militias have tanks too.
The Second Amendment states clearly that state militias have the right to bear arms.
Over time, state militias have evolved into national guards.
South Carolina and Virginia selected patrols from state militias.

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The various colonial militias became state militias when the United States became independent.
If we're forced to rely on incompetent state militias.
General Andrew Jackson commanded the state militias to campaign against the Red Sticks.
Was runnin' low on men so they called in the state militias.
Even state militias generally supported the rebels, with many militiamen joining the lodges.
American History, background on state militias.
And these state militias already exist, The National Guard.
Nothing will command respect better than a provisional army . The state militias are insufficient protection.
However, the state militias were poorly trained, armed, and led.
During the Northwest Indian War, the majority of soldiers were provided by state militias.
The Militia Act of 1903 organized the various state militias into the present National Guard system.
Thousands died at the hands of the Pinkertons, scabs, thugs, police, and state militias.
You know, American history . Background on state militias.

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