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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2 May: France authorizes secret aid to the Americans. 3 May: Raid on Fort Johnston. 6 May: British reinforcements arrive at Quebec. Battle of Bacon's Neck. 11 May: Raid on Orton Mill. 12 May: Battle of Cockspur Island.
2 May: France authorizes secret aid to the Americans. 3 May: Raid on Fort Johnston. 6 May: British reinforcements arrive at Quebec. Battle of Bacon's Neck. 11 May: Raid on Orton Mill. 12 May: Battle of Cockspur Island.
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John Paul Jones, in the Bonhomme Richard, sails from France into British waters. 16 August: Battle of Blazing Star Landing. Battle at Woodbridge. 19 August: Battle of Paulus Hook. 29 August: Battle of Newton. 31 August: Americans raid ...
John Paul Jones, in the Bonhomme Richard, sails from France into British waters. 16 August: Battle of Blazing Star Landing. Battle at Woodbridge. 19 August: Battle of Paulus Hook. 29 August: Battle of Newton. 31 August: Americans raid ...
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France played a key role in assisting the Americans with money, weapons, soldiers, and naval vessels. French interests were driven by a desire to turn the tables on the British after the latter's victory in the French and Indian War.
France played a key role in assisting the Americans with money, weapons, soldiers, and naval vessels. French interests were driven by a desire to turn the tables on the British after the latter's victory in the French and Indian War.
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The latter engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France to form an alliance with the United States and enter the war against Great Britain. The British army departed Philadelphia in June ...
The latter engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France to form an alliance with the United States and enter the war against Great Britain. The British army departed Philadelphia in June ...
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The Marquis de Lafayette, who served as an able commander under General George Washington and then returned home to France, there introduced the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, adopted in 1789 and modified in 1793.
The Marquis de Lafayette, who served as an able commander under General George Washington and then returned home to France, there introduced the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, adopted in 1789 and modified in 1793.
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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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