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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... militia. The American Revolution represents three types of warfare. First, it was a colonial war between a European ... Loyalist militia. “Patriots” refers to those individuals who supported the Americans' struggle for independence ...
... militia. The American Revolution represents three types of warfare. First, it was a colonial war between a European ... Loyalist militia. “Patriots” refers to those individuals who supported the Americans' struggle for independence ...
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Terry M. Mays. battles fought between Patriot and Loyalist militia units without the participation of Continentals or British soldiers. Divided loyalties during the Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the war ...
Terry M. Mays. battles fought between Patriot and Loyalist militia units without the participation of Continentals or British soldiers. Divided loyalties during the Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the war ...
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... militia and ordered General Hugh Waddell to march with a second militia contingent from the Cape Fear area to the ... Loyalist militia moving cattle to feed the British troops of General Charles Cornwallis in Alamance County on 5 March ...
... militia and ordered General Hugh Waddell to march with a second militia contingent from the Cape Fear area to the ... Loyalist militia moving cattle to feed the British troops of General Charles Cornwallis in Alamance County on 5 March ...
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... Loyalist militia and mistook them for Patriots. A short but sharp exchange of weaponry ensued before the militia fled without casualties. The Americans captured one British soldier in their initial maneuver in the skirmish, and neither ...
... Loyalist militia and mistook them for Patriots. A short but sharp exchange of weaponry ensued before the militia fled without casualties. The Americans captured one British soldier in their initial maneuver in the skirmish, and neither ...
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... militia, departed the fort and attacked the British unit on 8 July 1777. The hotly contested engagement continued for over two hours and nearly exhausted the ammunition ... militia engaged Loyalist militia at ANSON, GEORGE (1697–1762) • 21.
... militia, departed the fort and attacked the British unit on 8 July 1777. The hotly contested engagement continued for over two hours and nearly exhausted the ammunition ... militia engaged Loyalist militia at ANSON, GEORGE (1697–1762) • 21.
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