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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1 July: Cherokee Campaign of 1776 begins. 2 July: Raid on Staten Island. 3 July: Battle at Sandy Hook Lighthouse. 4 July: American colonies declare their independence from Great Britain. 8–10 July: Battle of Gwynn Island.
1 July: Cherokee Campaign of 1776 begins. 2 July: Raid on Staten Island. 3 July: Battle at Sandy Hook Lighthouse. 4 July: American colonies declare their independence from Great Britain. 8–10 July: Battle of Gwynn Island.
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from Great Britain. 8–10 July: Battle of Gwynn Island. 8 July: Raid on Bergen Point. 12 July: A large British force joins the troops already gathering near New York City. 15 July: Loyalists and Native Americans attack Lindley's Fort.
from Great Britain. 8–10 July: Battle of Gwynn Island. 8 July: Raid on Bergen Point. 12 July: A large British force joins the troops already gathering near New York City. 15 July: Loyalists and Native Americans attack Lindley's Fort.
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British capture Fort Lafayette. 9 June: Raid on Tinton Falls. 11 June: Raid on Jumping Point. 21 June: Spain declares war on Great Britain. 29 June: Battle at Woodbridge. 2 July: Battle of Poundridge. 5 July: British raid New Haven.
British capture Fort Lafayette. 9 June: Raid on Tinton Falls. 11 June: Raid on Jumping Point. 21 June: Spain declares war on Great Britain. 29 June: Battle at Woodbridge. 2 July: Battle of Poundridge. 5 July: British raid New Haven.
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20 December: Great Britain declares war on the Netherlands. 28 December: Battle of Hammond's Store. 1781 3 January: Battle of Mobile Village. 5 January: British raid Richmond. British raid Westham. 6 January: Committee of Foreign ...
20 December: Great Britain declares war on the Netherlands. 28 December: Battle of Hammond's Store. 1781 3 January: Battle of Mobile Village. 5 January: British raid Richmond. British raid Westham. 6 January: Committee of Foreign ...
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... united under a confederal arrangement as of 4 July 1776) 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.
... united under a confederal arrangement as of 4 July 1776) 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.
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest |
| Author | Terry M. Mays |
| Edition | 3, illustrated |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield, 2019 |
| ISBN | 1538119722, 9781538119723 |
| Length | 674 pages |
| Subjects | › History / Revolutionary Reference / Dictionaries |
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