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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... Sullivan's Island. 29 June: Naval Battle of Cape May. 1 July: Cherokee Campaign of 1776 begins. 2 July: Raid on Staten Island. 3 July: Battle at Sandy Hook Lighthouse. 4 July: American colonies declare their independence from Great ...
... Sullivan's Island. 29 June: Naval Battle of Cape May. 1 July: Cherokee Campaign of 1776 begins. 2 July: Raid on Staten Island. 3 July: Battle at Sandy Hook Lighthouse. 4 July: American colonies declare their independence from Great ...
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... Sullivan's Island. 22 August: British begin landings on Long Island. 26 August: Raid on Bergen Point. 27 August: Battle of Long Island. 28 August: Battle of Jamaica. 6 September: Submarine Turtle attempts to sink a British vessel ...
... Sullivan's Island. 22 August: British begin landings on Long Island. 26 August: Raid on Bergen Point. 27 August: Battle of Long Island. 28 August: Battle of Jamaica. 6 September: Submarine Turtle attempts to sink a British vessel ...
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... Sullivan and Moore's Creek ensured Patriot domination of South Carolina and 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 ...
... Sullivan and Moore's Creek ensured Patriot domination of South Carolina and 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 ...
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... Sullivan's Expedition burned the Native American village known as Appletown on 4 September 1779. ARANDA, COUNT DE. Count de Aranda was the Spanish ambassador to France under Spanish Foreign Minister Jerónimo Grimaldi. Aranda, like ...
... Sullivan's Expedition burned the Native American village known as Appletown on 4 September 1779. ARANDA, COUNT DE. Count de Aranda was the Spanish ambassador to France under Spanish Foreign Minister Jerónimo Grimaldi. Aranda, like ...
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... Sullivan's men covered the northern fords. Sullivan rushed his troops to assist Generals William Alexander and Adam Stephen, who made the initial contact with Howe. The American soldiers assumed a strong defensive position on what is ...
... Sullivan's men covered the northern fords. Sullivan rushed his troops to assist Generals William Alexander and Adam Stephen, who made the initial contact with Howe. The American soldiers assumed a strong defensive position on what is ...
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