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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... vessels. French interests were driven by a desire to turn the tables on the British after the latter's victory in the French and Indian War. As the war progressed, more countries entered the fray for their own reasons. The globalization ...
... vessels. French interests were driven by a desire to turn the tables on the British after the latter's victory in the French and Indian War. As the war progressed, more countries entered the fray for their own reasons. The globalization ...
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... and Great Britain, signed a 1794 treaty with Great Britain, and announced that it was not repaying debts owed to the overthrown French monarchy. In response, France began seizing American vessels and an 8 • INTRODUCTION.
... and Great Britain, signed a 1794 treaty with Great Britain, and announced that it was not repaying debts owed to the overthrown French monarchy. In response, France began seizing American vessels and an 8 • INTRODUCTION.
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Terry M. Mays. monarchy. In response, France began seizing American vessels and an undeclared naval war emerged between the two former allies. The engagement, often known as the Quasi War, lasted from 1798 to 1800. In the Treaty of 1783 ...
Terry M. Mays. monarchy. In response, France began seizing American vessels and an undeclared naval war emerged between the two former allies. The engagement, often known as the Quasi War, lasted from 1798 to 1800. In the Treaty of 1783 ...
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... vessels. This area and Bedford, Fairhaven, and Martha's Vineyard were known centers of American privateers. The British destroyed six privateering vessels and burned numerous houses during these raids. ADOPT. To place a military unit ...
... vessels. This area and Bedford, Fairhaven, and Martha's Vineyard were known centers of American privateers. The British destroyed six privateering vessels and burned numerous houses during these raids. ADOPT. To place a military unit ...
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... vessels: Alliance and Deane. ALAMANCE, BATTLE OF THE. The Battle of the Alamance, fought on 16 May 1771 between the Regulators and the colonial government of North Carolina, ended what is sometimes referred to as the War of the ...
... vessels: Alliance and Deane. ALAMANCE, BATTLE OF THE. The Battle of the Alamance, fought on 16 May 1771 between the Regulators and the colonial government of North Carolina, ended what is sometimes referred to as the War of the ...
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