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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This part-time militia often ran at the first sight of British bayonets or after the first British musket volley. Yet, it also stood its ground and severely bloodied the British army at Bunker Hill and Cowpens.
This part-time militia often ran at the first sight of British bayonets or after the first British musket volley. Yet, it also stood its ground and severely bloodied the British army at Bunker Hill and Cowpens.
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American forces (Continental and militia) frequently took a beating on the battlefield yet rose to fight another ... To win the war, the British had to defeat the Continental Army early in the war and force the dissolution of Congress.
American forces (Continental and militia) frequently took a beating on the battlefield yet rose to fight another ... To win the war, the British had to defeat the Continental Army early in the war and force the dissolution of Congress.
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battles fought between Patriot and Loyalist militia units without the participation of Continentals or British ... In addition, French and Spanish troops actively engaged British forces within the 13 states or along the Gulf of Mexico.
battles fought between Patriot and Loyalist militia units without the participation of Continentals or British ... In addition, French and Spanish troops actively engaged British forces within the 13 states or along the Gulf of Mexico.
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A flotilla of British ships arrived off New York City in June. The British army attacked the American forces at the Battle of Long Island in August and quickly won a series of small engagements around New York City.
A flotilla of British ships arrived off New York City in June. The British army attacked the American forces at the Battle of Long Island in August and quickly won a series of small engagements around New York City.
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The British army departed Philadelphia in June 1778 and traveled overland toward New York City. A newly trained American army pursued and fought them to a draw at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey, which was the last major battle ...
The British army departed Philadelphia in June 1778 and traveled overland toward New York City. A newly trained American army pursued and fought them to a draw at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey, which was the last major battle ...
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| 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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