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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Page 53
... Florida in order to take the town of Sunbury. Prevost's men plundered their way north through Georgia and aroused the local inhabitants. A small group of Patriot mounted militia fought a delaying action against Prevost at Bulltown Swamp ...
... Florida in order to take the town of Sunbury. Prevost's men plundered their way north through Georgia and aroused the local inhabitants. A small group of Patriot mounted militia fought a delaying action against Prevost at Bulltown Swamp ...
Page 57
... Florida. Bernardo de Gálvez of Spain received permission to launch a campaign against the British in East Florida in 1779. Gálvez's militia stormed the undermanned post on 6 September 1779, capturing 23 British soldiers. From here ...
... Florida. Bernardo de Gálvez of Spain received permission to launch a campaign against the British in East Florida in 1779. Gálvez's militia stormed the undermanned post on 6 September 1779, capturing 23 British soldiers. From here ...
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... Florida in late 1778. After the Battle of Pensacola, Campbell was exchanged by his Spanish captors and returned to New York City. CAMPBELL, WILLIAM (?–1778). William Campbell held the position of royal governor of South Carolina from ...
... Florida in late 1778. After the Battle of Pensacola, Campbell was exchanged by his Spanish captors and returned to New York City. CAMPBELL, WILLIAM (?–1778). William Campbell held the position of royal governor of South Carolina from ...
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... Florida, served as a British prison for many Americans captured during the American Revolution. CASTLE WILLIAM. Castle William was a British fort located in Boston Harbor. The British garrisoned a regiment at the fort during the ...
... Florida, served as a British prison for many Americans captured during the American Revolution. CASTLE WILLIAM. Castle William was a British fort located in Boston Harbor. The British garrisoned a regiment at the fort during the ...
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... Florida. The Commerce sailed alongside the Betsy with only the African American crewmen on the deck. The British fell for the ruse and thought the ship was a local country vessel. However, the other Patriot crewmen leaped onto the Betsy ...
... Florida. The Commerce sailed alongside the Betsy with only the African American crewmen on the deck. The British fell for the ruse and thought the ship was a local country vessel. However, the other Patriot crewmen leaped onto the Betsy ...
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