Refers to soldiers serving under the command of Britain's military forces during colonial times. They were sent to keep order, enforce laws, and protect British interests within their North American colonies.
Related terms
Redcoats: Nickname given to British soldiers due to their distinctive red uniforms.
Quartering Act: An act imposed by Britain that required American colonists to provide housing (quarters) and supplies for British troops stationed in their towns.
Battle of Lexington and Concord: The first military engagements between colonial militia (often referred to as minutemen) and British troops, marking the beginning of the Revolutionary War.