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 36
... the British in July 1781. British Lieutenant Colonel John Coates fortified the church in response to the movement of Patriot forces under Thomas Sumter into the area. Coates dispatched his 36 • BERMUDA AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
... the British in July 1781. British Lieutenant Colonel John Coates fortified the church in response to the movement of Patriot forces under Thomas Sumter into the area. Coates dispatched his 36 • BERMUDA AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Page 37
... Sumter formed his men for an assault on the church. Coates, realizing he was outnumbered, burned the church and withdrew toward Charleston before sunrise on the morning of 17 July 1781. Sumter ordered Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee to ...
... Sumter formed his men for an assault on the church. Coates, realizing he was outnumbered, burned the church and withdrew toward Charleston before sunrise on the morning of 17 July 1781. Sumter ordered Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee to ...
Page 38
... Sumter and his 1,000-man corps were campaigning against Loyalist militia in north-central South Carolina during November 1780. Banastre Tarleton, with his dragoons and regular Highlanders, was trailing Sumter in an attempt to corner him ...
... Sumter and his 1,000-man corps were campaigning against Loyalist militia in north-central South Carolina during November 1780. Banastre Tarleton, with his dragoons and regular Highlanders, was trailing Sumter in an attempt to corner him ...
Page 39
... Sumter moved too close to a group of British soldiers, who fired a volley at him when they noticed his golden epaulets. Sumter turned his right arm toward the soldiers to avoid being hit squarely in the chest. Despite the move, the ...
... Sumter moved too close to a group of British soldiers, who fired a volley at him when they noticed his golden epaulets. Sumter turned his right arm toward the soldiers to avoid being hit squarely in the chest. Despite the move, the ...
Page 56
... Sumter, and Andrew Pickens to force the British from their backcountry bases at Camden and Ninety-Six, as well as Augusta, Georgia. Militia clashes continued in the month between the major engagements of regular forces at the Battle of ...
... Sumter, and Andrew Pickens to force the British from their backcountry bases at Camden and Ninety-Six, as well as Augusta, Georgia. Militia clashes continued in the month between the major engagements of regular forces at the Battle of ...
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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