Quartering Act: The Quartering Act was a law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that required colonists to provide housing and provisions (like food and fuel) for British soldiers stationed in America during peacetime.
Militia: A militia is a group of non-professional soldiers who are typically citizens willing to fight in emergencies or defend their community.
Colonial Resistance: Colonial resistance refers to the various actions taken by American colonists to protest against British policies and assert their rights during the pre-revolutionary period.