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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... Princeton. 5 January: Raid on Springfield. Battle at Spanktown. 16 January: Battle at Quibbletown. 17 January: Raid on New Brunswick. 18 January: Americans besiege the former Fort Independence. 20 January: First Battle of Somerset ...
... Princeton. 5 January: Raid on Springfield. Battle at Spanktown. 16 January: Battle at Quibbletown. 17 January: Raid on New Brunswick. 18 January: Americans besiege the former Fort Independence. 20 January: First Battle of Somerset ...
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... Princeton and a forced march to winter quarters at Morristown. In the spring of 1777, the British opted for a new strategy, moving their army around New Jersey by sea and driving for Philadelphia from Delaware. American defeats at the ...
... Princeton and a forced march to winter quarters at Morristown. In the spring of 1777, the British opted for a new strategy, moving their army around New Jersey by sea and driving for Philadelphia from Delaware. American defeats at the ...
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... Princeton. Cadwalader fought at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth Courthouse and is noted for having shot Thomas Conway during a duel. CAESAR. See NEWPORT, NAVAL BATTLE OF. CAHOKIA. George Rogers Clark occupied Cahokia ...
... Princeton. Cadwalader fought at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth Courthouse and is noted for having shot Thomas Conway during a duel. CAESAR. See NEWPORT, NAVAL BATTLE OF. CAHOKIA. George Rogers Clark occupied Cahokia ...
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