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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... York City. 17645 April: Sugar Act passed. 19 April: Currency Act passed. 30 June: Americans arrest the captain of the British vessel Saint John. 9 July: Americans fire upon the Saint John. 1765 22 March: Stamp Act passed. 29 May: Stamp ...
... York City. 17645 April: Sugar Act passed. 19 April: Currency Act passed. 30 June: Americans arrest the captain of the British vessel Saint John. 9 July: Americans fire upon the Saint John. 1765 22 March: Stamp Act passed. 29 May: Stamp ...
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... York City. 12 June: Naval Battle of Machias. 14 June: Congress establishes the Continental Army. 17 June: Battle of Bunker Hill. 30 June: Congress adopts the Continental Articles of War. 3 July: George Washington assumes command of the ...
... York City. 12 June: Naval Battle of Machias. 14 June: Congress establishes the Continental Army. 17 June: Battle of Bunker Hill. 30 June: Congress adopts the Continental Articles of War. 3 July: George Washington assumes command of the ...
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... York City. 26 June: First Battle of Seneca. 28 June: Naval Battle of Nancy versus Orpheus and Kingfisher. Execution of Thomas Hickey. Battle of Sullivan's Island. 29 June: Naval Battle of Cape May. 1 July: Cherokee Campaign of 1776 ...
... York City. 26 June: First Battle of Seneca. 28 June: Naval Battle of Nancy versus Orpheus and Kingfisher. Execution of Thomas Hickey. Battle of Sullivan's Island. 29 June: Naval Battle of Cape May. 1 July: Cherokee Campaign of 1776 ...
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... York City. 15 July: Loyalists and Native Americans attack Lindley's Fort. 16 July: British raid Saint George's Island. 23 July: British raid Occoquan Creek. 24 July: Raid on Elizabeth Town. 27 July: Naval Battle of Reprisal versus Shark ...
... York City. 15 July: Loyalists and Native Americans attack Lindley's Fort. 16 July: British raid Saint George's Island. 23 July: British raid Occoquan Creek. 24 July: Raid on Elizabeth Town. 27 July: Naval Battle of Reprisal versus Shark ...
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... York. 2 October: Battle at Mantua. Battle of Mickleton. 4 October: Battle of Germantown. 7 October: Battle of Bemis ... York City. 18 July: Native American raid on Andrustown. 22 July: French fleet departs the New York City xxxiv ...
... York. 2 October: Battle at Mantua. Battle of Mickleton. 4 October: Battle of Germantown. 7 October: Battle of Bemis ... York City. 18 July: Native American raid on Andrustown. 22 July: French fleet departs the New York City xxxiv ...
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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