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 33
... north from Charlotte and detached a party to plunder for supplies near McIntyre's Farm. Unknown to the British, a small band of Patriot militia followed them to the farm, where the soldiers were busy filling the wagons. According to the ...
... north from Charlotte and detached a party to plunder for supplies near McIntyre's Farm. Unknown to the British, a small band of Patriot militia followed them to the farm, where the soldiers were busy filling the wagons. According to the ...
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... North Carolina known as Black Hole. The two-hour battle resulted in the loss of 13 dead and 18 wounded South Carolinians. Williamson managed to save his command by ordering a frontal assault against his attackers. Cherokee casualties ...
... North Carolina known as Black Hole. The two-hour battle resulted in the loss of 13 dead and 18 wounded South Carolinians. Williamson managed to save his command by ordering a frontal assault against his attackers. Cherokee casualties ...
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... North Carolina, the partisan militia requested to be released to visit their families and see what destruction of their property may have been carried out by the Loyalists in their absence. Five of the captured Loyalists renounced their ...
... North Carolina, the partisan militia requested to be released to visit their families and see what destruction of their property may have been carried out by the Loyalists in their absence. Five of the captured Loyalists renounced their ...
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... north from Savannah, via Charleston, to Boston but later retreated into the swamps of southeastern North Carolina when challenged by a superior British force. Marion would reemerge three weeks later and defeat a Loyalist force at the ...
... north from Savannah, via Charleston, to Boston but later retreated into the swamps of southeastern North Carolina when challenged by a superior British force. Marion would reemerge three weeks later and defeat a Loyalist force at the ...
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... north bank. Cornwallis then turned toward Hillsboro, North Carolina. The two would meet the next month at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina. BRANDYWINE, BATTLE OF. British General William Howe transported 15,000 troops ...
... north bank. Cornwallis then turned toward Hillsboro, North Carolina. The two would meet the next month at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina. BRANDYWINE, BATTLE OF. British General William Howe transported 15,000 troops ...
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1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN ambush American army American forces American Revolution approximately April assault attack August Battle of Guilford Battle of Saratoga Battle of Trenton Benedict Arnold Bridge brigadier Britain British army British forces British raid British soldiers Burgoyne Camden cannon captured casualties Charles Cornwallis Charleston Cherokee colonies command Continental Army Continental Navy Creek December defeat engagement Expedition fire Florida fought France French garrison George Washington Georgia Guilford Courthouse Henry Hessian Historical Society History Jersey John July June killed Lieutenant Colonel located Loyalist Loyalist militia Magazine March Marion military militia units Nathanael Greene NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS Native Americans NAVAL BATTLE North October Patriot forces Patriot militia Pennsylvania Philadelphia Princeton Quarterly Regiment retreat Revolutionary Saratoga Savannah SECOND BATTLE Second Continental Congress September Siege of Boston skirmish South Carolina Sullivan’s Sumter surrender Tarleton Thomas Thomas Sumter town Trenton University Press vessels victory Virginia William withdrew wounded York City Yorktown