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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... Native Americans attack Lindley's Fort. 16 July: British raid Saint George's Island. 23 July: British raid Occoquan Creek. 24 July: Raid on Elizabeth Town. 27 July: Naval Battle of Reprisal versus Shark. 1 August: Second Battle of ...
... Native Americans attack Lindley's Fort. 16 July: British raid Saint George's Island. 23 July: British raid Occoquan Creek. 24 July: Raid on Elizabeth Town. 27 July: Naval Battle of Reprisal versus Shark. 1 August: Second Battle of ...
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... Americans raid Sag Harbor. 26 May: Raid on Middletown. 28 May: American ... Americans capture British General Richard Prescott. 17 July: Raid on English ... Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 ...
... Americans raid Sag Harbor. 26 May: Raid on Middletown. 28 May: American ... Americans capture British General Richard Prescott. 17 July: Raid on English ... Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 ...
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... Americans raid the British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. 19 September: Battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga). 21 September: Battle of Paoli Tavern. 24 September: Americans ... Native American raid on Andrustown. 22 July: French fleet departs ...
... Americans raid the British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. 19 September: Battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga). 21 September: Battle of Paoli Tavern. 24 September: Americans ... Native American raid on Andrustown. 22 July: French fleet departs ...
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... Native American raid on German Flats. 22 September: Patriots seize Fort ... Americans raid Unadilla. 13 October: Raid on English Neighborhood. 29 ... Americans recapture Vincennes. Raid on Elizabeth Town. 27 February: Raid on Elizabeth ...
... Native American raid on German Flats. 22 September: Patriots seize Fort ... Americans raid Unadilla. 13 October: Raid on English Neighborhood. 29 ... Americans recapture Vincennes. Raid on Elizabeth Town. 27 February: Raid on Elizabeth ...
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... Native Americans raid Harpersfield. 14 April: Battle of Monck's Corner. 15 April: Raid on New Bridge. 16 April: Raid on Hackensack. Raid on Hopperstown. Battle of Saddle Creek. 5 May: Battle of Wambaw. 6 May: Battle of Lenud's Ferry. 12 ...
... Native Americans raid Harpersfield. 14 April: Battle of Monck's Corner. 15 April: Raid on New Bridge. 16 April: Raid on Hackensack. Raid on Hopperstown. Battle of Saddle Creek. 5 May: Battle of Wambaw. 6 May: Battle of Lenud's Ferry. 12 ...
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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