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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... second editions. First, the new edition covers more battles, skirmishes, and raids of the American Revolution than ... battle maps will visually aid readers, while a photograph section offers glimpses of battle and skirmish sites as they ...
... second editions. First, the new edition covers more battles, skirmishes, and raids of the American Revolution than ... battle maps will visually aid readers, while a photograph section offers glimpses of battle and skirmish sites as they ...
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... Battle of Lexington–Concord. 20–21 April: British seize powder supplies in Williamsburg. 21 April: Patriots seize powder supplies in Charleston. 10 May: Second Continental Congress convenes. Americans capture Fort Ticonderoga. 12 May ...
... Battle of Lexington–Concord. 20–21 April: British seize powder supplies in Williamsburg. 21 April: Patriots seize powder supplies in Charleston. 10 May: Second Continental Congress convenes. Americans capture Fort Ticonderoga. 12 May ...
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... Battle of Reprisal versus Shark. 1 August: Second Battle of Seneca. 2 August: Americans burn lower Cherokee settlements. 12 August: Battle of Tamassee. Ring Fight I. British naval force arrives off New York City after defeat at the Battle ...
... Battle of Reprisal versus Shark. 1 August: Second Battle of Seneca. 2 August: Americans burn lower Cherokee settlements. 12 August: Battle of Tamassee. Ring Fight I. British naval force arrives off New York City after defeat at the Battle ...
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... Battle of Metuchen. Raid on Piscataway. Battle at Quibbletown. First Battle of Springfield. 4 February: British ... Second Battle of Somerset Courthouse. 14 June: Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes. 15 June: Battle of Engelwood. 17 ...
... Battle of Metuchen. Raid on Piscataway. Battle at Quibbletown. First Battle of Springfield. 4 February: British ... Second Battle of Somerset Courthouse. 14 June: Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes. 15 June: Battle of Engelwood. 17 ...
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Terry M. Mays. Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 September: Second Battle of Prudence Island. 11 September: Battle of Brandywine. Raid on Fort Johnston. Raid on Newark. Raid on Hackensack. Raid on New Bridge. 12 September ...
Terry M. Mays. Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 September: Second Battle of Prudence Island. 11 September: Battle of Brandywine. Raid on Fort Johnston. Raid on Newark. Raid on Hackensack. Raid on New Bridge. 12 September ...
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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