Original sentence: " The maximum strength of the Loyalist provincial line was 9,700 in December 1780.About 70,000 went to British North America (present day Canada); 7,000 to Great Britain and 17,000 to British colonies in the Caribbean (most notably The Bahamas).The survivors joined other British units and continued to serve throughout the war.They then fought a battle at Great Bridge on the Elizabeth River, wearing the motto "Liberty to Slaves.This took a heavy toll, putting many of them out of action for some time.at Kemp's Landing.the camp that they had set up there suffered an outbreak of smallpox and other diseases
Edited sentence: " A militia is a small army that is set up with volunteers who are ready to fight in a minutes notice.About 70,000 went to British North America (present day Canada); 7,000 to Great Britain and 17,000 to British colonies in the Caribbean (Most notably The Bahamas).The maximum strength of the Loyalist provincial line was 9,700 in December 1780.The survivors of this then joined other British units and continued to serve throughout the war.at Kemp's Landing, They then fought a battle at Great Bridge on the Elizabeth River, wearing the motto "Liberty to Slaves.the camp that they had set up there, suffered an outbreak of Smallpox and other diseases which took a heavy toll, putting many of them out of action for some time