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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... Bridge. 10 December: British raid the Conanicut Islands. 13 December: Battle of Norfolk. Congress authorizes the Naval Construction Act of 1775. 22 December: Parliament passes the American Prohibitory Act. 1776 1 January: Battle of ...
... Bridge. 10 December: British raid the Conanicut Islands. 13 December: Battle of Norfolk. Congress authorizes the Naval Construction Act of 1775. 22 December: Parliament passes the American Prohibitory Act. 1776 1 January: Battle of ...
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... Bridge. Americans raid Mount Holly. 23 December: Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge. 26 December: First Battle of Trenton. 27 December: Congress grants General Washington near dictatorial powers for six months. Raid on Hackensack. 1777 2 ...
... Bridge. Americans raid Mount Holly. 23 December: Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge. 26 December: First Battle of Trenton. 27 December: Congress grants General Washington near dictatorial powers for six months. Raid on Hackensack. 1777 2 ...
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... Head of Elk to begin their drive to capture Philadelphia. 27 August: Raid on Staten Island. 31 August: Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 September: Second CHRONOLOGY • xxxiii.
... Head of Elk to begin their drive to capture Philadelphia. 27 August: Raid on Staten Island. 31 August: Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 September: Second CHRONOLOGY • xxxiii.
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... Bridge. 12 September: Raid on Newark. 13 September: Raid on Piscataway. 14 September: Raid on Fort Johnston. Raid on New Bridge. 18 September: Americans raid the British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. 19 September: Battle of Freeman's ...
... Bridge. 12 September: Raid on Newark. 13 September: Raid on Piscataway. 14 September: Raid on Fort Johnston. Raid on New Bridge. 18 September: Americans raid the British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. 19 September: Battle of Freeman's ...
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... Bridge. 27 March: Raid on Hoebuck. 28 March: Raid on Closter. Raid on Little Ferry. 2 April: Raid on Bergen Point. 12 April: Convention of Aranjuez. Raid on Little Ferry. 19 April: Americans raid Onondaga Castle. 21 April: Raid on ...
... Bridge. 27 March: Raid on Hoebuck. 28 March: Raid on Closter. Raid on Little Ferry. 2 April: Raid on Bergen Point. 12 April: Convention of Aranjuez. Raid on Little Ferry. 19 April: Americans raid Onondaga Castle. 21 April: Raid on ...
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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