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Conotocaurius (Town Destroyer, Seneca: Hanödagaźnyas) was a nickname given to George Washington by Iroquois peoples in 1753. The name in its original language(s) has been given variously as Conotocarius, Conotocaurious, Caunotaucarius, Conotocarious, Hanodaganears, and Hanadahguyus.
The American Revolution was a political upheaval in the 18th century that led to the independence of the Thirteen Colonies from Britain. The timeline covers the events from 1600s to 1791, including the military, political, and social aspects of the revolution.
Learn about the history and organization of the militia units that fought for the Patriot cause in the American Revolutionary War. See the lists of militia units by state and their service dates, commanders, and battles.
The Saratoga campaign was a British attempt to gain control of the Hudson River valley during the American Revolutionary War. It ended in the surrender of Burgoyne's army after the Battles of Saratoga in September and October 1777, which prevented the British from advancing south to Philadelphia.
A devastating fire that burned through the night of September 20-21, 1776, during the British occupation of New York City in the American Revolutionary War. The fire destroyed hundreds of buildings, sparked suspicions of arson, and had long-term effects on the war and the city.
A comprehensive overview of the war of independence between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United States from 1775 to 1783. The outline covers the background, participants, campaigns, theaters, and outcomes of the conflict.
The American Revolution was a rebellion and political movement that led to the independence of the United States from Great Britain from 1765 to 1783. It started with colonial discontent over taxation and trade policies, and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
John B. McClelland was an officer in the American Revolutionary War and a member of the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776. He was captured and tortured by Indians during the Crawford Expedition in 1782 and died in Ohio.