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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... Georgia and South Carolina was based on the belief that the appearance of British troops would rally the many suppressed Loyalists, who would then help secure the South and permit the continued British movement northward to end the ...
... Georgia and South Carolina was based on the belief that the appearance of British troops would rally the many suppressed Loyalists, who would then help secure the South and permit the continued British movement northward to end the ...
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... Georgia, in September 1780. The Patriot militia quickly captured Forts Grierson and Cornwallis and advanced on the town itself. The British fortified the McKay House and awaited assistance. On 18 September 1780, a British relief column ...
... Georgia, in September 1780. The Patriot militia quickly captured Forts Grierson and Cornwallis and advanced on the town itself. The British fortified the McKay House and awaited assistance. On 18 September 1780, a British relief column ...
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... Georgia. In March 1778, Brown's Rangers attacked the fortification by swimming one-fourth of a mile across the river. The Rangers surprised the garrison and captured the fort with the loss of only one man. Colonel Thomas Brown, the ...
... Georgia. In March 1778, Brown's Rangers attacked the fortification by swimming one-fourth of a mile across the river. The Rangers surprised the garrison and captured the fort with the loss of only one man. Colonel Thomas Brown, the ...
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... Georgia in 1779. Following the failed American and French Siege of Savannah in October 1779, the victorious British renewed their efforts to occupy South Carolina. The British moved troops south from New York City as well as north from ...
... Georgia in 1779. Following the failed American and French Siege of Savannah in October 1779, the victorious British renewed their efforts to occupy South Carolina. The British moved troops south from New York City as well as north from ...
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... Georgia, for probably onward movement to Native Americans. The Patriots sent men to Bloody Point, South Carolina, near the entrance of Georgia's Tybee Point. They also armed a small schooner. The British vessels approached Tybee Point ...
... Georgia, for probably onward movement to Native Americans. The Patriots sent men to Bloody Point, South Carolina, near the entrance of Georgia's Tybee Point. They also armed a small schooner. The British vessels approached Tybee Point ...
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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