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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South Carolina produced two of the most famous of these guerrilla leaders: Francis Marion (“the Swamp Fox”) and Thomas Sumter (“the Gamecock”). American forces (Continental and militia) frequently took a beating on 1 Introduction.
South Carolina produced two of the most famous of these guerrilla leaders: Francis Marion (“the Swamp Fox”) and Thomas Sumter (“the Gamecock”). American forces (Continental and militia) frequently took a beating on 1 Introduction.
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... returned to the South and suffered a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Camden before retreating back to North Carolina and leaving resistance in South Carolina to the Patriot guerrillas Francis Marion and Thomas Sumter.
... returned to the South and suffered a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Camden before retreating back to North Carolina and leaving resistance in South Carolina to the Patriot guerrillas Francis Marion and Thomas Sumter.
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... Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens to force the British from their backcountry bases at Camden and NinetySix, ... On 15 May 1781, American militia under Colonel Elijah Clarke fought a British unit under Colonel Thomas Brown near ...
... Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens to force the British from their backcountry bases at Camden and NinetySix, ... On 15 May 1781, American militia under Colonel Elijah Clarke fought a British unit under Colonel Thomas Brown near ...
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General Thomas Sumter, after failing to seize Fort Granby on 19–20 February, moved his unit south toward Eutaw Springs, both located in South Carolina. On 21 February 1781, Sumter surprised the British garrison at Belleville Plantation.
General Thomas Sumter, after failing to seize Fort Granby on 19–20 February, moved his unit south toward Eutaw Springs, both located in South Carolina. On 21 February 1781, Sumter surprised the British garrison at Belleville Plantation.
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British Lieutenant Colonel John Coates fortified the church in response to the movement of Patriot forces under Thomas Sumter into the area. Coates dispatched his 36 • BERMUDA AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
British Lieutenant Colonel John Coates fortified the church in response to the movement of Patriot forces under Thomas Sumter into the area. Coates dispatched his 36 • BERMUDA AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
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| Title | Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest |
| Author | Terry M. Mays |
| Edition | 3, illustrated |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield, 2019 |
| ISBN | 1538119722, 9781538119723 |
| Length | 674 pages |
| Subjects | › History / Revolutionary Reference / Dictionaries |
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