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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25 January: Hessians sally forth from the former Fort Independence. 29 January: American siege of the former Fort Independence ends in failure. 1 February: Battle of Metuchen. Raid on Piscataway. Battle at Quibbletown.
25 January: Hessians sally forth from the former Fort Independence. 29 January: American siege of the former Fort Independence ends in failure. 1 February: Battle of Metuchen. Raid on Piscataway. Battle at Quibbletown.
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22 October: Hessians unsuccessfully attack Fort Mercer. 27 October: Raid on Newark. 10 November: British initiate the attack on Fort Mifflin. 15 November: Articles of Confederation signed.
22 October: Hessians unsuccessfully attack Fort Mercer. 27 October: Raid on Newark. 10 November: British initiate the attack on Fort Mifflin. 15 November: Articles of Confederation signed.
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However, the retreat turned into one of the most memorable victories of the war as Washington surprised and defeated the Hessians garrisoned at Trenton on 26 December 1776. A British advance from Canada down the Hudson River Valley was ...
However, the retreat turned into one of the most memorable victories of the war as Washington surprised and defeated the Hessians garrisoned at Trenton on 26 December 1776. A British advance from Canada down the Hudson River Valley was ...
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See HESSIAN. ANN, FORT. See ANNE, FORT. ANNE, FORT. The 150 Americans who managed to escape the British at the Battle of Skenesboro withdrew to Fort Anne, New York (also known as Fort Ann). An American claiming to be a deserter ...
See HESSIAN. ANN, FORT. See ANNE, FORT. ANNE, FORT. The 150 Americans who managed to escape the British at the Battle of Skenesboro withdrew to Fort Anne, New York (also known as Fort Ann). An American claiming to be a deserter ...
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See HESSIAN. APPEAL TO HEAVEN, AN. The motto on the flag flown at the Battle of Bunker Hill and also carried on ships of Washington's Navy. APPLETOWN, RAID ON. Sullivan's Expedition burned the Native American village known as Appletown ...
See HESSIAN. APPEAL TO HEAVEN, AN. The motto on the flag flown at the Battle of Bunker Hill and also carried on ships of Washington's Navy. APPLETOWN, RAID ON. Sullivan's Expedition burned the Native American village known as Appletown ...
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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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