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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9 July: Americans fire upon the Saint John. 1765 22 March: Stamp Act passed. 29 May: Stamp Act Resolves passed in Virginia. 14 August: First use of a “Liberty Tree” to hang British officials in effigy. 7–24 October: Stamp Act Congress.
9 July: Americans fire upon the Saint John. 1765 22 March: Stamp Act passed. 29 May: Stamp Act Resolves passed in Virginia. 14 August: First use of a “Liberty Tree” to hang British officials in effigy. 7–24 October: Stamp Act Congress.
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21 September: Massive fire erupts in New York City. 22 September: Nathan Hale executed. 23 September: Battle of Montresor's Island. 9 October: Naval Battle of Hudson River. 11 October: Naval Battle of Valcour Island.
21 September: Massive fire erupts in New York City. 22 September: Nathan Hale executed. 23 September: Battle of Montresor's Island. 9 October: Naval Battle of Hudson River. 11 October: Naval Battle of Valcour Island.
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Due to overwhelming odds and the concern that his men would not fire upon the Regulators, Waddell ordered his militia unit to withdraw to Salisbury. Meanwhile, Governor Tryon, commanding approximately 1,100 militia, camped near the ...
Due to overwhelming odds and the concern that his men would not fire upon the Regulators, Waddell ordered his militia unit to withdraw to Salisbury. Meanwhile, Governor Tryon, commanding approximately 1,100 militia, camped near the ...
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The British vessels managed to row out of the way of Alliance's guns and opened fire on her stern. The American ship began taking damage, and Captain Barry suffered a wound in the arm from grapeshot. The crew carried Barry below deck ...
The British vessels managed to row out of the way of Alliance's guns and opened fire on her stern. The American ship began taking damage, and Captain Barry suffered a wound in the arm from grapeshot. The crew carried Barry below deck ...
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Clarke's men halted their advance when they encountered the organized fire of the British regulars. At this point, Brown turned and struck the flank of Clarke's formation. Thirteen dead Patriots were left on the field when Clarke's ...
Clarke's men halted their advance when they encountered the organized fire of the British regulars. At this point, Brown turned and struck the flank of Clarke's formation. Thirteen dead Patriots were left on the field when Clarke's ...
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Bibliographic information
| 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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