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
... garrison at Belleville Plantation. The British managed to prevent Sumter's men from storming the main plantation house, which the former were defending. The Patriot forces, lacking artillery, attempted to burn the house, but the British ...
... garrison at Belleville Plantation. The British managed to prevent Sumter's men from storming the main plantation house, which the former were defending. The Patriot forces, lacking artillery, attempted to burn the house, but the British ...
Page 36
... garrison onto the island on 2 November 1778 in order to maintain greater control of the area. BETSY. See COMMERCE VERSUS BETSY, NAVAL BATTLE OF. BEVERLY, NAVAL BATTLE OF. On 10 September 1775, the British ship Nautilus was chasing an ...
... garrison onto the island on 2 November 1778 in order to maintain greater control of the area. BETSY. See COMMERCE VERSUS BETSY, NAVAL BATTLE OF. BEVERLY, NAVAL BATTLE OF. On 10 September 1775, the British ship Nautilus was chasing an ...
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... garrison at Georgetown dispatched two groups of Loyalist militia into the hinterland to keep watch over the Patriots to ensure their militia did not muster. Colonel John Ball commanded one group and stationed his 46 men near Shepherd's ...
... garrison at Georgetown dispatched two groups of Loyalist militia into the hinterland to keep watch over the Patriots to ensure their militia did not muster. Colonel John Ball commanded one group and stationed his 46 men near Shepherd's ...
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... garrison of approximately 50 Loyalists to guard the bridge at Briar Creek. On 26 January 1779, approximately 30 South Carolina militia approached the bridge, unaware that the British held it. The British Loyalists engaged the Patriots ...
... garrison of approximately 50 Loyalists to guard the bridge at Briar Creek. On 26 January 1779, approximately 30 South Carolina militia approached the bridge, unaware that the British held it. The British Loyalists engaged the Patriots ...
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... garrison at Camden. The Americans planned to capture the British posts at Camden and NinetySix and then roll the British back to Charleston. Gates could count on approximately 3,000 of his 4,000-man army being fit to conduct an attack ...
... garrison at Camden. The Americans planned to capture the British posts at Camden and NinetySix and then roll the British back to Charleston. Gates could count on approximately 3,000 of his 4,000-man army being fit to conduct an attack ...
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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