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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... Patriot militia. The British troops captured approximately six of the Patriots following a short engagement. Several Patriots were wounded, and British casualties, if any, are unknown. BARNEGAT BEACH, RAIDS ON. An armed British vessel ...
... Patriot militia. The British troops captured approximately six of the Patriots following a short engagement. Several Patriots were wounded, and British casualties, if any, are unknown. BARNEGAT BEACH, RAIDS ON. An armed British vessel ...
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... militia units were terrified of the bayonet since most of their weapons would not hold the blade or they had not ... Patriot militia laid an ambush for Loyalist militia at Bear Creek in modern Chatham County, North Carolina, sometime in ...
... militia units were terrified of the bayonet since most of their weapons would not hold the blade or they had not ... Patriot militia laid an ambush for Loyalist militia at Bear Creek in modern Chatham County, North Carolina, sometime in ...
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... Patriot militia gathered and pursued Loyalist militia. The Loyalists spotted the Patriots on the other side of Beck's Ford and attempted to cross. Patriots quickly wounded one man, and the Loyalists withdrew to cross at another ford. The ...
... Patriot militia gathered and pursued Loyalist militia. The Loyalists spotted the Patriots on the other side of Beck's Ford and attempted to cross. Patriots quickly wounded one man, and the Loyalists withdrew to cross at another ford. The ...
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... Patriot militia commenced firing, hitting an estimated 10 of them in the first volley. As the British troops beat a hasty retreat, Patriot militia followed and continued firing at them. Estimates later attributed British losses at eight ...
... Patriot militia commenced firing, hitting an estimated 10 of them in the first volley. As the British troops beat a hasty retreat, Patriot militia followed and continued firing at them. Estimates later attributed British losses at eight ...
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... Patriot militia attacked a Loyalist militia outpost on Bennett's Island, New Jersey. In April of 1777, a British unit on Bennett's Island skirmished with Patriot militia, killing one of its members. BENNINGTON, BATTLE OF. Following ...
... Patriot militia attacked a Loyalist militia outpost on Bennett's Island, New Jersey. In April of 1777, a British unit on Bennett's Island skirmished with Patriot militia, killing one of its members. BENNINGTON, BATTLE OF. Following ...
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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