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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... Benedict Arnold turned traitor and defected to the British after being discovered. Again, a major open battle did not materialize in the North, as the Continental Army continued to watch the British in New York City. The year ended on a ...
... Benedict Arnold turned traitor and defected to the British after being discovered. Again, a major open battle did not materialize in the North, as the Continental Army continued to watch the British in New York City. The year ended on a ...
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... Benedict Arnold, later joined by General William Phillips, initiated a series of raids across Virginia in December 1780 to cripple the economy, intimidate Patriot militia, and bring the state under British control. The engagements ...
... Benedict Arnold, later joined by General William Phillips, initiated a series of raids across Virginia in December 1780 to cripple the economy, intimidate Patriot militia, and bring the state under British control. The engagements ...
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... Benedict Arnold. AMERICAN RIFLE. The American rifle—also known as a Pennsylvania, Kentucky, or long rifle—was originally designed for hunting on the frontier. Unlike a musket, the barrel contained grooves known as rifling that placed a ...
... Benedict Arnold. AMERICAN RIFLE. The American rifle—also known as a Pennsylvania, Kentucky, or long rifle—was originally designed for hunting on the frontier. Unlike a musket, the barrel contained grooves known as rifling that placed a ...
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... ARNOLD, BENEDICT (1741–1801). An officer in the Continental Army, Arnold's first military actions in the American Revolution were the 1775 capture of Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen and the First Battle of Saint Johns. Arnold ...
... ARNOLD, BENEDICT (1741–1801). An officer in the Continental Army, Arnold's first military actions in the American Revolution were the 1775 capture of Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen and the First Battle of Saint Johns. Arnold ...
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... Benedict Arnold, later joined by General William Phillips, initiated a series of raids across Virginia in December 1780 to cripple the economy, intimidate Patriot militia, and bring the state under British control. The engagements ...
... Benedict Arnold, later joined by General William Phillips, initiated a series of raids across Virginia in December 1780 to cripple the economy, intimidate Patriot militia, and bring the state under British control. The engagements ...
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