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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... of the U.S. Army. Librarians at the Citadel, the University of South Carolina, and the College of Charleston provided valuable assistance. Jon Woronoff, the series editor, has always been great to work with. Maps xv Acknowledgments.
... of the U.S. Army. Librarians at the Citadel, the University of South Carolina, and the College of Charleston provided valuable assistance. Jon Woronoff, the series editor, has always been great to work with. Maps xv Acknowledgments.
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... Charleston. 5 September: First Continental Congress convenes. 9 September: Passage of the Suffolk Resolves. 28 September: Galloway Plan of Union is proposed to Congress. 10 October: Battle of Point Pleasant. 14 October: Congress ...
... Charleston. 5 September: First Continental Congress convenes. 9 September: Passage of the Suffolk Resolves. 28 September: Galloway Plan of Union is proposed to Congress. 10 October: Battle of Point Pleasant. 14 October: Congress ...
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... Charleston begins. 30 March: Raid on Middletown. 2 April: Loyalists and Native Americans raid Harpersfield. 14 April: Battle of Monck's Corner. 15 April: Raid on New Bridge. 16 April: Raid on Hackensack. Raid on Hopperstown. Battle of ...
... Charleston begins. 30 March: Raid on Middletown. 2 April: Loyalists and Native Americans raid Harpersfield. 14 April: Battle of Monck's Corner. 15 April: Raid on New Bridge. 16 April: Raid on Hackensack. Raid on Hopperstown. Battle of ...
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... Tavern. 3 July: Battle of King's Bridge. 9 July: Native Americans and Loyalists raid Currytown. 10 July: Battle of Sharon Spring Swamp. 17 July: British burn Biggin Church and retreat toward Charleston. Battle CHRONOLOGY • xxxvii.
... Tavern. 3 July: Battle of King's Bridge. 9 July: Native Americans and Loyalists raid Currytown. 10 July: Battle of Sharon Spring Swamp. 17 July: British burn Biggin Church and retreat toward Charleston. Battle CHRONOLOGY • xxxvii.
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... Charleston. 27 December: Battle of Cedar Creek. 1783 11 April: Congress proclaims the end of the American Revolution. 13 May: Society of the Cincinnati formed. 3 September: Treaty of Paris is signed. 2 November: George Washington ...
... Charleston. 27 December: Battle of Cedar Creek. 1783 11 April: Congress proclaims the end of the American Revolution. 13 May: Society of the Cincinnati formed. 3 September: Treaty of Paris is signed. 2 November: George Washington ...
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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