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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... military actions in the American Revolution were the 1775 capture of Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen and the First Battle of Saint Johns. Arnold organized and led the American element dispatched on a bitter trek to capture Quebec late ...
... military actions in the American Revolution were the 1775 capture of Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen and the First Battle of Saint Johns. Arnold organized and led the American element dispatched on a bitter trek to capture Quebec late ...
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... MILITARY MERIT. An award, in the shape of a heart, authorized by General George Washington on 7 August 1782 and presented for individual military valor. Only three soldiers are known to have received the award prior to the end of the ...
... MILITARY MERIT. An award, in the shape of a heart, authorized by General George Washington on 7 August 1782 and presented for individual military valor. Only three soldiers are known to have received the award prior to the end of the ...
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... military historians have commented that Stark's successful three-column double envelopment resulted from chance rather than skill. The Battle of Bennington increased American morale after the long series of defeats at the hands of ...
... military historians have commented that Stark's successful three-column double envelopment resulted from chance rather than skill. The Battle of Bennington increased American morale after the long series of defeats at the hands of ...
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... military department in December 1775. The Canadian Department consisted of the English territory of Canada and represented the only military department not incorporated into the United States after the war. The Canadian Department ...
... military department in December 1775. The Canadian Department consisted of the English territory of Canada and represented the only military department not incorporated into the United States after the war. The Canadian Department ...
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... Military Academy at West Point. The capture of Chambly provided General Montgomery with the supplies to continue the siege of Saint Johns and the advance on Montreal. See also CANADA, 1775–1776 AMERICAN CAMPAIGN IN. CHAMPE, JOHN (c ...
... Military Academy at West Point. The capture of Chambly provided General Montgomery with the supplies to continue the siege of Saint Johns and the advance on Montreal. See also CANADA, 1775–1776 AMERICAN CAMPAIGN IN. CHAMPE, JOHN (c ...
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