What term refers to the full-time farmers who fought part-time for the Patriots?

1 Answer
Jul 4, 2016

They were referred to as the "Minutemen".

Explanation:

The citizens of the colonies formed well trained local militias prepared to come to the aid and assistance of American Militia.
These men were prepared to respond quickly to the needs of their local communities at any moment and were therefore referred to as "minutemen".