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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... North Carolina during these early years. It should be noted that the war in the North stalemated after the 1778 Battle of Monmouth, with each side conducting raids while the main Continental Army watched the British army in New York ...
... North Carolina during these early years. It should be noted that the war in the North stalemated after the 1778 Battle of Monmouth, with each side conducting raids while the main Continental Army watched the British army in New York ...
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... north of Virginia during the war. The British managed to get the majority of their force back to New York City before dispatching a large contingent to fight the French in the West Indies. The main Continental Army moved into winter ...
... north of Virginia during the war. The British managed to get the majority of their force back to New York City before dispatching a large contingent to fight the French in the West Indies. The main Continental Army moved into winter ...
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... North Carolina, ended what is sometimes referred to as the War of the Regulation. The two-hour engagement occurred at Alamance Creek near the modern cities Greensboro and Burlington, North Carolina. In March 1771, the Superior Court of ...
... North Carolina, ended what is sometimes referred to as the War of the Regulation. The two-hour engagement occurred at Alamance Creek near the modern cities Greensboro and Burlington, North Carolina. In March 1771, the Superior Court of ...
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... NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals attacked the camp of Lieutenant Colonel ...
... NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals attacked the camp of Lieutenant Colonel ...
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... North Carolina, sometime in October 1781. A Patriot traitor reported the location of the ambush and helped lead the Loyalist force to attack it. The surprised Patriots fired one volley before escaping. The volley killed one Loyalist and ...
... North Carolina, sometime in October 1781. A Patriot traitor reported the location of the ambush and helped lead the Loyalist force to attack it. The surprised Patriots fired one volley before escaping. The volley killed one Loyalist and ...
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