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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... Battle of Sakonnet Passage. 10–12 August: Indecisive Naval Battle of Newport. 25 August: Battle at Nail's Court. 29 ... Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. 27 March: Raid on Hoebuck. 28 March: Raid on Closter. Raid on Little Ferry. 2 ...
... Battle of Sakonnet Passage. 10–12 August: Indecisive Naval Battle of Newport. 25 August: Battle at Nail's Court. 29 ... Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. 27 March: Raid on Hoebuck. 28 March: Raid on Closter. Raid on Little Ferry. 2 ...
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... Second American raid on Staten Island. 25 January: British raid Elizabeth Town. British raid Newark. 30 January: Battle at Spanktown. 3 February: Battle of Young's House ... Battle of Klock's Field. 25 October: Battle of xxxvi • CHRONOLOGY.
... Second American raid on Staten Island. 25 January: British raid Elizabeth Town. British raid Newark. 30 January: Battle at Spanktown. 3 February: Battle of Young's House ... Battle of Klock's Field. 25 October: Battle of xxxvi • CHRONOLOGY.
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... Battle of Tearcoat Swamp. 3 November: Battle of Great Swamp. 8 November: Battle of Fishdam Ford. 15 November: Battle ... Second Continental Congress becomes the United States in Congress Assembled. 5 March: First Battle of Alamance ...
... Battle of Tearcoat Swamp. 3 November: Battle of Great Swamp. 8 November: Battle of Fishdam Ford. 15 November: Battle ... Second Continental Congress becomes the United States in Congress Assembled. 5 March: First Battle of Alamance ...
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... SECOND BATTLE OF; NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals attacked the camp of ...
... SECOND BATTLE OF; NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals attacked the camp of ...
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... battle erupted. Clarke's men halted their advance when they encountered the organized fire of the British regulars ... Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. AMBOY, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 ...
... battle erupted. Clarke's men halted their advance when they encountered the organized fire of the British regulars ... Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. AMBOY, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 ...
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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