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The Battle of Alamance, a pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called The "Regulators", occurs in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina.
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Battle of Alamance
Final battle of the Regulator Movement
The Battle of Alamance, which took place on May 16, 1771, was the final confrontation of the Regulator Movement, a rebellion in colonial North Carolina over various issues with the Colonial Government. The Regulators primarily wanted reforms to the currency act and to stop local…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
American Revolution
1765–1783 colonial rebellion in North America
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Force of non-professional soldiers
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Regulator Movement in North Carolina
Social and political rebellion in North Carolina
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Alamance County, North Carolina
County in North Carolina, United States
Alamance County is a county in North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 171,415. Its county seat is Graham. Formed in 1849 from Orange County to the east, Alamance County has been the site of significant historical events, textile manufacturing, and agriculture.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)