Artillery Quote by James Monroe
“By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.”
About This Quote
Source Document: Report of the Secretary of War, 1815
The militia size was roughly 800,000 across infantry, artillery, and cavalry in early 19th‑century America.
In simple terms: U.S. militia numbered about 800k men.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the scale of early national defense.
Themes
military
history
population
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- historical research
- military planning
- education
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
logistics
citizen soldiers
Questions to Reflect On
- How did militia composition affect war outcomes?
- What challenges did such a force face?
A Different Perspective
Numbers alone don’t reflect combat readiness or morale.
