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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... army of part-time militia members must have seemed like madness. 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 ...
... army of part-time militia members must have seemed like madness. 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 ...
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... army together as a fighting force despite a string of previous defeats. To win the American Revolution, the United States had to outlast the will of the British to subdue them. To win the war, the British had to defeat the Continental Army ...
... army together as a fighting force despite a string of previous defeats. To win the American Revolution, the United States had to outlast the will of the British to subdue them. To win the war, the British had to defeat the Continental Army ...
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... British soldiers. Divided loyalties during the Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the ... Army watched the British army in New York City. The war in the North between 1775 and 1778 tends to dominate histories ...
... British soldiers. Divided loyalties during the Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the ... Army watched the British army in New York City. The war in the North between 1775 and 1778 tends to dominate histories ...
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... British to attack Fort Sullivan outside of Charleston, South Carolina. American forces stood firmly behind the palmetto-log Fort Sullivan, however, and forced ... British army departed Philadelphia in June 1778 and traveled 4 • INTRODUCTION.
... British to attack Fort Sullivan outside of Charleston, South Carolina. American forces stood firmly behind the palmetto-log Fort Sullivan, however, and forced ... British army departed Philadelphia in June 1778 and traveled 4 • INTRODUCTION.
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Terry M. Mays. 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 ...
Terry M. Mays. 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 ...
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