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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... American siege of the former Fort Independence ends in failure. 1 February: Battle ... Campaign of 1776. 24 May: Americans raid Sag Harbor. 26 May: Raid on ... Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 ...
... American siege of the former Fort Independence ends in failure. 1 February: Battle ... Campaign of 1776. 24 May: Americans raid Sag Harbor. 26 May: Raid on ... Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 ...
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... Native Americans raid Hannastown. 15 August: Battle of Bryan's Station. 19 August: Battle of Blue Licks. 23 August: Raid on Tom's River. 27 August: Battle of Combahee River. 10 September: Second Cherokee Campaign of 1782 begins. 5 ...
... Native Americans raid Hannastown. 15 August: Battle of Bryan's Station. 19 August: Battle of Blue Licks. 23 August: Raid on Tom's River. 27 August: Battle of Combahee River. 10 September: Second Cherokee Campaign of 1782 begins. 5 ...
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... CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American ... American colonies except Nova Scotia and Georgia. The ... Native Americans. The British king would appoint a presiding officer, who ...
... CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American ... American colonies except Nova Scotia and Georgia. The ... Native Americans. The British king would appoint a presiding officer, who ...
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... Native American allies. See also AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. During General Nathanael Greene's 1781 campaign to recapture South Carolina from the British, Lee's Legion joined the forces of Andrew Pickens and ...
... Native American allies. See also AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. During General Nathanael Greene's 1781 campaign to recapture South Carolina from the British, Lee's Legion joined the forces of Andrew Pickens and ...
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... CAMPAIGN IN. BRANT, JOSEPH (1742–1807). Brant, known also by his Native American name, Thayendanegea, was a Mohawk chief during the Revolution. He is noted for leading a series of Loyalist and Native American raids against Patriot ...
... CAMPAIGN IN. BRANT, JOSEPH (1742–1807). Brant, known also by his Native American name, Thayendanegea, was a Mohawk chief during the Revolution. He is noted for leading a series of Loyalist and Native American raids against Patriot ...
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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