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 47
... SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, BATTLE OF. BREED'S HILL, BATTLE OF. See BUNKER HILL, BATTLE OF. BRIAR CREEK, FIRST BATTLE OF. British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell dispatched an advance force of light infantry and South Carolina loyalists to ...
... SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, BATTLE OF. BREED'S HILL, BATTLE OF. See BUNKER HILL, BATTLE OF. BRIAR CREEK, FIRST BATTLE OF. British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell dispatched an advance force of light infantry and South Carolina loyalists to ...
Page 48
... A small two-masted sailing vessel. BRISTOL. The flagship of Commodore Peter Parker during the Battle of Sullivan's Island in 1776. BRISTOL, RAIDS ON. A British naval task force, commanded by 48 • BRIAR CREEK, THIRD BATTLE OF.
... A small two-masted sailing vessel. BRISTOL. The flagship of Commodore Peter Parker during the Battle of Sullivan's Island in 1776. BRISTOL, RAIDS ON. A British naval task force, commanded by 48 • BRIAR CREEK, THIRD BATTLE OF.
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... Sullivan. See also SULLIVAN'S EXPEDITION. BRONX, BATTLE OF THE. This skirmish occurred on 22 October 1776 when American Colonel Haslet crossed the Bronx River in New York to attack elements of the British army at the village of ...
... Sullivan. See also SULLIVAN'S EXPEDITION. BRONX, BATTLE OF THE. This skirmish occurred on 22 October 1776 when American Colonel Haslet crossed the Bronx River in New York to attack elements of the British army at the village of ...
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... Sullivan and John Thomas, disease and defeats at the Battles of the Cedars and Three Rivers marked the American retreat back into New York. The unsuccessful American campaign prompted a British counterinvasion in October 1776. Raising ...
... Sullivan and John Thomas, disease and defeats at the Battles of the Cedars and Three Rivers marked the American retreat back into New York. The unsuccessful American campaign prompted a British counterinvasion in October 1776. Raising ...
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... Sullivan's Expedition burned the Native American village of Canandaigua, New York, in September 1779. See also NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS. CANE CREEK (ALAMANCE COUNTY), BATTLE OF. After their Raid on Hillsboro, North Carolina, on 12 ...
... Sullivan's Expedition burned the Native American village of Canandaigua, New York, in September 1779. See also NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS. CANE CREEK (ALAMANCE COUNTY), BATTLE OF. After their Raid on Hillsboro, North Carolina, on 12 ...
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