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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... . South Carolina produced two of the most famous of these guerrilla leaders: Francis Marion (“the Swamp Fox”) and Thomas Sumter (“the Gamecock”). American forces (Continental and militia) frequently took a beating on 1 Introduction.
... . South Carolina produced two of the most famous of these guerrilla leaders: Francis Marion (“the Swamp Fox”) and Thomas Sumter (“the Gamecock”). American forces (Continental and militia) frequently took a beating on 1 Introduction.
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... Marion and Thomas Sumter. Benedict Arnold turned traitor and defected to the British after being discovered. Again, a major open battle did not materialize in the North, as the Continental Army continued to watch the British in New York ...
... Marion and Thomas Sumter. Benedict Arnold turned traitor and defected to the British after being discovered. Again, a major open battle did not materialize in the North, as the Continental Army continued to watch the British in New York ...
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... Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens to force the British from their backcountry bases at Camden and NinetySix, as well as Augusta, Georgia. Militia clashes continued in the month between the major engagements of regular forces at ...
... Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens to force the British from their backcountry bases at Camden and NinetySix, as well as Augusta, Georgia. Militia clashes continued in the month between the major engagements of regular forces at ...
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... Marion, the American partisan commander. An ironic ending to the ambush occurred when the man entrusted to move the captured supplies (said to be enough to equip three regiments) by boat moored the craft under the guns of Fort Watson ...
... Marion, the American partisan commander. An ironic ending to the ambush occurred when the man entrusted to move the captured supplies (said to be enough to equip three regiments) by boat moored the craft under the guns of Fort Watson ...
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... Marion's return from hiding in the swamps of southeastern North Carolina. The British garrison at Georgetown ... Marion learned of Ball's unit, he ordered a night assault on the Loyalists. As Marion's mounted unit crossed a bridge north ...
... Marion's return from hiding in the swamps of southeastern North Carolina. The British garrison at Georgetown ... Marion learned of Ball's unit, he ordered a night assault on the Loyalists. As Marion's mounted unit crossed a bridge north ...
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