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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... Trenton. 18 December: Skirmish at Trenton. 19 December: Crisis is published. Raid on Bergen Point. 20 December: Congress reconvenes in Baltimore. 21 December: Benjamin Franklin arrives in Paris. Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge. Americans ...
... Trenton. 18 December: Skirmish at Trenton. 19 December: Crisis is published. Raid on Bergen Point. 20 December: Congress reconvenes in Baltimore. 21 December: Benjamin Franklin arrives in Paris. Skirmish at Petticoat Bridge. Americans ...
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... Trenton. 24 May: British raid on Bristol. British raid Warren. 25 May: Raid on Freetown. 4 June: Raid on English Neighborhood. 12 June: Battle of Oldman's Creek. 18 June: British evacuate Philadelphia. Raid on Gloucester. Raid on ...
... Trenton. 24 May: British raid on Bristol. British raid Warren. 25 May: Raid on Freetown. 4 June: Raid on English Neighborhood. 12 June: Battle of Oldman's Creek. 18 June: British evacuate Philadelphia. Raid on Gloucester. Raid on ...
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... Trenton in 1776 could provide enough of a morale booster to keep the army together as a fighting force despite a string of previous defeats. To win the American Revolution, the United States had to outlast the will of the British to ...
... Trenton in 1776 could provide enough of a morale booster to keep the army together as a fighting force despite a string of previous defeats. To win the American Revolution, the United States had to outlast the will of the British to ...
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... Trenton on 26 December 1776. A British advance from Canada down the Hudson River Valley was slowed by American resistance at the Battle of Valcour Island, prompting the British to delay further movement until 1777. The year 1777 opened ...
... Trenton on 26 December 1776. A British advance from Canada down the Hudson River Valley was slowed by American resistance at the Battle of Valcour Island, prompting the British to delay further movement until 1777. The year 1777 opened ...
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... Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth Courthouse. At Long Island, Alexander fell into the hands of the British and remained a prisoner until exchanged a month later. Alexander has been credited with exposing the Conway Cabal by ...
... Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth Courthouse. At Long Island, Alexander fell into the hands of the British and remained a prisoner until exchanged a month later. Alexander has been credited with exposing the Conway Cabal by ...
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