Question

after the first continental congress, the colonies started training volunteer armies. which types of people volunteered to fight against great britain? select all that apply. teenagers adults under 45 years old elderly men african american men loyalists

Explanation:

• Teenagers often joined colonial militias as volunteers.
• Adults under 45 were the core fighting force of volunteer armies.
• Elderly men sometimes supported or volunteered in auxiliary/defensive roles.
• African American men volunteered (some for freedom, some for pay) in colonial forces.
• Loyalists supported Great Britain, so they did not volunteer to fight against it.

Answer:

• teenagers
• adults under 45 years old
• elderly men
• African American men