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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... approximately 1,100 militia, camped near the Alamance Creek. The Regulators, numbering approximately 2,000, moved to block Tryon's advance. At this point, many of the Regulators still hoped to avoid a clash with the militia. Governor ...
... approximately 1,100 militia, camped near the Alamance Creek. The Regulators, numbering approximately 2,000, moved to block Tryon's advance. At this point, many of the Regulators still hoped to avoid a clash with the militia. Governor ...
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... approximately 17 April, the British force arrived at Alexandria, Virginia, destroying tobacco in the local area. A British officer threatened to burn George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Washington's nephew intervened and offered a ...
... approximately 17 April, the British force arrived at Alexandria, Virginia, destroying tobacco in the local area. A British officer threatened to burn George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Washington's nephew intervened and offered a ...
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... approximately 25 percent casualties. Cornwallis, burdened with up to 600 wounded and sick men, halted near Barbeque Church in what is now Harnett County. British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton led a small party to the church ...
... approximately 25 percent casualties. Cornwallis, burdened with up to 600 wounded and sick men, halted near Barbeque Church in what is now Harnett County. British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton led a small party to the church ...
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... approximately 200 Loyalist militia attacked approximately 200 Patriot militia near Beech Island, South Carolina, on 21 March 1779. The majority of the Patriots retreated from the engagement, but those who remained managed to turn the ...
... approximately 200 Loyalist militia attacked approximately 200 Patriot militia near Beech Island, South Carolina, on 21 March 1779. The majority of the Patriots retreated from the engagement, but those who remained managed to turn the ...
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... approximately 10 of them. See also SOUTH CAROLINA, 1780 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. BELLEVILLE, BATTLE OF. General Thomas Sumter, after failing to seize Fort Granby on 19–20 February, moved his unit south toward Eutaw Springs, both located in ...
... approximately 10 of them. See also SOUTH CAROLINA, 1780 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. BELLEVILLE, BATTLE OF. General Thomas Sumter, after failing to seize Fort Granby on 19–20 February, moved his unit south toward Eutaw Springs, both located in ...
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