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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... Savannah. 10 March: Raid on Fort Johnston. 17 March: British depart Boston. 20 March: Raid on Cross Creek. 23 March: Congress authorizes privateering. 6 April: Naval Battle of Alfred versus Glascow. 2 May: France authorizes secret aid ...
... Savannah. 10 March: Raid on Fort Johnston. 17 March: British depart Boston. 20 March: Raid on Cross Creek. 23 March: Congress authorizes privateering. 6 April: Naval Battle of Alfred versus Glascow. 2 May: France authorizes secret aid ...
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... Savannah. 12 September: Spanish begin siege of Baton Rouge. 13 September: Battle of Genesee. 15 September: American troops join the French forces laying siege to Savannah. 23 September: Naval Battle of Bonhomme Richard versus Serapis. 3 ...
... Savannah. 12 September: Spanish begin siege of Baton Rouge. 13 September: Battle of Genesee. 15 September: American troops join the French forces laying siege to Savannah. 23 September: Naval Battle of Bonhomme Richard versus Serapis. 3 ...
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... Savannah. 13 July: 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 ...
... Savannah. 13 July: 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 ...
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... Savannah fell to the British at the end of 1778 as they implemented a new strategy of subduing the southern states. The year 1779 witnessed the American victories of George Rogers Clark in the west, while John Paul Jones launched his ...
... Savannah fell to the British at the end of 1778 as they implemented a new strategy of subduing the southern states. The year 1779 witnessed the American victories of George Rogers Clark in the west, while John Paul Jones launched his ...
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... Savannah in October 1779, the victorious British renewed their efforts to occupy South Carolina. The British moved troops south from New York City as well as north from Savannah in February–March 1780 and initiated the Second Siege of ...
... Savannah in October 1779, the victorious British renewed their efforts to occupy South Carolina. The British moved troops south from New York City as well as north from Savannah in February–March 1780 and initiated the Second Siege of ...
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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