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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30 June: Americans arrest the captain of the British vessel Saint John. 9 July: Americans fire upon the Saint John. 1765 22 March: Stamp Act passed. 29 May: Stamp Act Resolves passed in Virginia. 14 August: First use of a “Liberty Tree” ...
30 June: Americans arrest the captain of the British vessel Saint John. 9 July: Americans fire upon the Saint John. 1765 22 March: Stamp Act passed. 29 May: Stamp Act Resolves passed in Virginia. 14 August: First use of a “Liberty Tree” ...
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The builders launched her on 5 November 1782 under the command of John Paul Jones after considerable delay. Many of the cannon and materiel utilized to complete America came from the French ship of the line Le Magnifique, which had been ...
The builders launched her on 5 November 1782 under the command of John Paul Jones after considerable delay. Many of the cannon and materiel utilized to complete America came from the French ship of the line Le Magnifique, which had been ...
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BARRY, JOHN (1745–1803). On 17 April 1776, Captain John Barry was the first American sailing in a commissioned vessel to battle and capture a British ship. During his naval service with the United States, Barry commanded the Lexington, ...
BARRY, JOHN (1745–1803). On 17 April 1776, Captain John Barry was the first American sailing in a commissioned vessel to battle and capture a British ship. During his naval service with the United States, Barry commanded the Lexington, ...
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Although the British retained control of the peninsula, the American forces later placed artillery onto the Dorchester Heights, forcing the British to withdraw from Boston in 1776. See also BOSTON, SIEGE OF. BURGOYNE, JOHN (1722–1792).
Although the British retained control of the peninsula, the American forces later placed artillery onto the Dorchester Heights, forcing the British to withdraw from Boston in 1776. See also BOSTON, SIEGE OF. BURGOYNE, JOHN (1722–1792).
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Loyalist John Butler recruited and led a regiment of soldiers, known as Butler's Rangers, during the Revolution. Patriot forces defeated him during his largest engagement at the Battle of Newtown in 1770. BUTLER, RICHARD (1743–1791).
Loyalist John Butler recruited and led a regiment of soldiers, known as Butler's Rangers, during the Revolution. Patriot forces defeated him during his largest engagement at the Battle of Newtown in 1770. BUTLER, RICHARD (1743–1791).
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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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