British soldiers refers to the military personnel from Great Britain who were stationed in America during peacetime. They were sent to protect British interests and maintain order in the colonies.
Related terms
Quartering Act: This law required colonists to provide housing, food, and other provisions for British soldiers.
Standing army: Refers to a permanent military force that is maintained during peacetime.
Colonial resistance: The opposition and protests by the American colonists against various policies imposed by the British government.