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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... located north of North Carolina and the Iroquois Confederacy in 1754. Seven colonies agreed to send delegates to the meeting. The conference, held from 19 June to 10 July 1754, aimed at securing a peace treaty with the Iroquois during ...
... located north of North Carolina and the Iroquois Confederacy in 1754. Seven colonies agreed to send delegates to the meeting. The conference, held from 19 June to 10 July 1754, aimed at securing a peace treaty with the Iroquois during ...
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... located off the southeastern coast of Florida. The Continental Navy raided the islands twice during the war for powder, cannon, and other military supplies. The Spanish captured the islands on 8 May 1782. See also NASSAU, RAIDS ON. BALD ...
... located off the southeastern coast of Florida. The Continental Navy raided the islands twice during the war for powder, cannon, and other military supplies. The Spanish captured the islands on 8 May 1782. See also NASSAU, RAIDS ON. BALD ...
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... located in South Carolina. On 21 February 1781, Sumter surprised the British garrison at Belleville Plantation. The British managed to prevent Sumter's men from storming the main plantation house, which the former were defending. The ...
... located in South Carolina. On 21 February 1781, Sumter surprised the British garrison at Belleville Plantation. The British managed to prevent Sumter's men from storming the main plantation house, which the former were defending. The ...
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... located off the eastern coast of the United States. Although the islands were British held, locals tended to sell the Americans everything from military supplies to ships. American forces attacked British-held Bermuda Island on 14 ...
... located off the eastern coast of the United States. Although the islands were British held, locals tended to sell the Americans everything from military supplies to ships. American forces attacked British-held Bermuda Island on 14 ...
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... located. Patriot forces utilized small boats to approach and surround the British vessels, removing the gunpowder as well as shot lead and “trading goods” intended for the Native Americans. BLUE LICKS, BATTLE OF. Patriot forces quickly ...
... located. Patriot forces utilized small boats to approach and surround the British vessels, removing the gunpowder as well as shot lead and “trading goods” intended for the Native Americans. BLUE LICKS, BATTLE OF. Patriot forces quickly ...
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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