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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1 November: Effective date for implementation of the Stamp Act. 1766 17 March: Parliament repeals the Stamp Act and passes the Declaratory Act. 24 July: Surrender of Pontiac. 1767 29 June: Townshend Acts passed.
1 November: Effective date for implementation of the Stamp Act. 1766 17 March: Parliament repeals the Stamp Act and passes the Declaratory Act. 24 July: Surrender of Pontiac. 1767 29 June: Townshend Acts passed.
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23 April: British surrender Fort Watson. 25 April: Battle of Hobkirk's Hill. Battle of Petersburg. 27 April: British raid Chesterfield Courthouse. Battle of Osborne's. 4 May: Second siege of Fort Granby begins.
23 April: British surrender Fort Watson. 25 April: Battle of Hobkirk's Hill. Battle of Petersburg. 27 April: British raid Chesterfield Courthouse. Battle of Osborne's. 4 May: Second siege of Fort Granby begins.
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19 October: British surrender at Yorktown. 24 October: Loyalists and Native Americans raid Warrenbush. 25 October: Battle of Johnstown. 30 October: Battle of Jerseyfield. 15 November: Battle of the Brick House.
19 October: British surrender at Yorktown. 24 October: Loyalists and Native Americans raid Warrenbush. 25 October: Battle of Johnstown. 30 October: Battle of Jerseyfield. 15 November: Battle of the Brick House.
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The main British column on the Hudson River met defeat at the Battle of Bennington before surrendering at the Battle of Saratoga. The latter engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France ...
The main British column on the Hudson River met defeat at the Battle of Bennington before surrendering at the Battle of Saratoga. The latter engagement, along with the American performance at the Battle of Germantown, persuaded France ...
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The British surrender of an entire army at Yorktown signaled the end of their major military campaigns during the war. Until the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the two armies kept a close watch but did not engage in any further ...
The British surrender of an entire army at Yorktown signaled the end of their major military campaigns during the war. Until the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the two armies kept a close watch but did not engage in any further ...
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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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