Historical Dictionary of the American RevolutionThe American Revolution pitted 13 loosely united colonies in a military, political, and economic struggle against Great Britain: the "mother country" and arguably the most powerful state in the world during the late 18th century. The independent spirit that led many individuals to leave homes in Europe and settle in the New World during the 17th and 18th centuries evolved into the drive that persuaded these same settlers and their descendants to challenge the colonial economic and taxation policies of Great Britain, which lead to the armed conflict that resulted in a declaration of independence. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on the politics, battles, weaponry, and major personalities of the war. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the American Revolution. |
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Terry M. Mays. Burgoyne's March on Albany. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of Saratoga. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of. xxiv • MAPS.
Terry M. Mays. Burgoyne's March on Albany. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of Saratoga. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of. xxiv • MAPS.
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Terry M. Mays. Battle of Saratoga. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of Cowpens. Courtesy of the U.S. Army. MAPS • xxv.
Terry M. Mays. Battle of Saratoga. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of Cowpens. Courtesy of the U.S. Army. MAPS • xxv.
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... Battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga). 21 September: Battle of Paoli Tavern. 24 September: Americans abort raid on Diamond Island. 26 September: British occupy Philadelphia. 27 September: Congress reconvenes in Lancaster after evacuating ...
... Battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga). 21 September: Battle of Paoli Tavern. 24 September: Americans abort raid on Diamond Island. 26 September: British occupy Philadelphia. 27 September: Congress reconvenes in Lancaster after evacuating ...
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... Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in February resulted in the crushing of Loyalist resistance in that colony and ... Saratoga. The latter engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France to form ...
... Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in February resulted in the crushing of Loyalist resistance in that colony and ... Saratoga. The latter engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France to form ...
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... Saratoga. During the latter engagement, Arnold clashed with General Horatio Gates, participated in the battle against orders, and received another serious wound ... BATTLE OF. Following the British evacuation of New ARTICLES OF WAR • 23.
... Saratoga. During the latter engagement, Arnold clashed with General Horatio Gates, participated in the battle against orders, and received another serious wound ... BATTLE OF. Following the British evacuation of New ARTICLES OF WAR • 23.
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1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN ambush American army American forces American Revolution approximately April assault attack August Battle of Guilford Battle of Saratoga Battle of Trenton Benedict Arnold Bridge brigadier Britain British army British forces British raid British soldiers Burgoyne Camden cannon captured casualties Charles Cornwallis Charleston Cherokee colonies command Continental Army Continental Navy Creek December defeat engagement Expedition fire Florida fought France French garrison George Washington Georgia Guilford Courthouse Henry Hessian Historical Society History Jersey John July June killed Lieutenant Colonel located Loyalist Loyalist militia Magazine March Marion military militia units Nathanael Greene NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS Native Americans NAVAL BATTLE North October Patriot forces Patriot militia Pennsylvania Philadelphia Princeton Quarterly Regiment retreat Revolutionary Saratoga Savannah SECOND BATTLE Second Continental Congress September Siege of Boston skirmish South Carolina Sullivan’s Sumter surrender Tarleton Thomas Thomas Sumter town Trenton University Press vessels victory Virginia William withdrew wounded York City Yorktown