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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... engagements around New York City. The Americans managed to check the British temporarily at the battles of Harlem ... engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France to form an alliance ...
... engagements around New York City. The Americans managed to check the British temporarily at the battles of Harlem ... engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France to form an alliance ...
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... engagement, often known as the Quasi War, lasted from 1798 to 1800. In the Treaty of 1783, Great Britain officially recognized the independence of the United States, but this did not settle the political and economic differences between ...
... engagement, often known as the Quasi War, lasted from 1798 to 1800. In the Treaty of 1783, Great Britain officially recognized the independence of the United States, but this did not settle the political and economic differences between ...
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... engagement occurred at Alamance Creek near the modern cities Greensboro and Burlington, North Carolina. In March 1771, the Superior Court of Hillsboro reported that its members could not conduct business due to fears of Regulator ...
... engagement occurred at Alamance Creek near the modern cities Greensboro and Burlington, North Carolina. In March 1771, the Superior Court of Hillsboro reported that its members could not conduct business due to fears of Regulator ...
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... engagement between American and British vessels during the American Revolution on 10 March 1783. In this action, Alliance forced the British vessel Sybil to discontinue pursuit of herself and the Duc de Lauzun, a ship purchased by the ...
... engagement between American and British vessels during the American Revolution on 10 March 1783. In this action, Alliance forced the British vessel Sybil to discontinue pursuit of herself and the Duc de Lauzun, a ship purchased by the ...
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... engagement. The Battle of Alligator Creek highlighted the defeat of the attack into East Florida by the Patriots ... engagements occurred on 8 March 1777 when Patriot General William Maxwell led an attack on the British that resulted in ...
... engagement. The Battle of Alligator Creek highlighted the defeat of the attack into East Florida by the Patriots ... engagements occurred on 8 March 1777 when Patriot General William Maxwell led an attack on the British that resulted in ...
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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