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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... Guilford Courthouse. 16 March: Naval Battle of Chesapeake Bay. 21 March: Battle at Spanktown. 29 March: Raid on Newark. 31 March: Second Battle of Cole's Bridge. 15 April: Battle of Big Glades. Second Battle of Fort Watson begins. 23 ...
... Guilford Courthouse. 16 March: Naval Battle of Chesapeake Bay. 21 March: Battle at Spanktown. 29 March: Raid on Newark. 31 March: Second Battle of Cole's Bridge. 15 April: Battle of Big Glades. Second Battle of Fort Watson begins. 23 ...
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... Guilford Courthouse, the Americans turned and fought the British army following them. Despite holding the field after the battle, the British, having suffered heavy casualties, withdrew to the coast and eventually marched into Virginia ...
... Guilford Courthouse, the Americans turned and fought the British army following them. Despite holding the field after the battle, the British, having suffered heavy casualties, withdrew to the coast and eventually marched into Virginia ...
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... Courthouse. At Long Island, Alexander fell into the hands of the British and remained a prisoner until exchanged a ... Guilford Courthouse. In April 1781, General Phillips dispatched a small naval force of six brigs and frigates ...
... Courthouse. At Long Island, Alexander fell into the hands of the British and remained a prisoner until exchanged a ... Guilford Courthouse. In April 1781, General Phillips dispatched a small naval force of six brigs and frigates ...
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... Guilford Courthouse, where his army suffered approximately 25 percent casualties. Cornwallis, burdened with up to 600 wounded and sick men, halted near Barbeque Church in what is now Harnett County. British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre ...
... Guilford Courthouse, where his army suffered approximately 25 percent casualties. Cornwallis, burdened with up to 600 wounded and sick men, halted near Barbeque Church in what is now Harnett County. British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre ...
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... Guilford Courthouse. BEAR CREEK, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia laid an ambush for Loyalist militia at Bear Creek in modern Chatham County, North Carolina, sometime in October 1781. A Patriot traitor reported the location of the ambush and ...
... Guilford Courthouse. BEAR CREEK, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia laid an ambush for Loyalist militia at Bear Creek in modern Chatham County, North Carolina, sometime in October 1781. A Patriot traitor reported the location of the ambush and ...
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