TALES OF A BATTLEGROUND
New Jersey’s Role in the Era of the American Revolution
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INTRODUCTION
Rebellion to Revolution
A revolution is defined as the successful overthrow and then replacement of an existing government or political system by those being governed. A rebellion, on the other hand, is the actual organized resistance to a lawful government that is currently ruling over one’s land. Those who participate in rebellions are called rebels. If it fails, they are traitors. Only if a rebellion is successful does it become a revolution.
What has become known as the American Revolution was the War for
What I am proposing to show you in the coming chapters is that there were a series of events that eventually led up to this open act of rebellion, and that New Jersey played a vital role both in the revolt itself, and in the events that led to it.
Once successfully through this dramatic series of pre-revolt events, New Jersey then played an ever more dynamic role in the explosive steps necessary to achieving a final victory. This victory made possible the arrival of a new experimental type of government on the world scene. It was a new nation known as the
The uniqueness and dynamism of this nation eventually affected the history of the entire world over the years that followed its founding. Our little state of
The Goal of This Book
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Tales of a Battleground takes the reader to the compelling and convincing conclusion that
Tales of a Battleground accomplishes this by taking the reader through three units of study. The first unit explores the background of colonial
Tales of a Battleground tells this story in a clear and concise manner that makes history come alive to the average reader.
About the Author
Born November 14, 1928, Henry F. Skirbst has devoted his life to public service. Raised in Irvington, NJ, he was a police officer's son. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Kean College and earned his Master of Education from Rutgers University. For three decades, he impacted the lives of thousands in their perception of history, as a teacher. During this time, he also served his community as an elected official and helped establish various historiacl and environmental groups. Although retired in scenic Harmony Township, Mr. Skirbst has continued to teach others about history through his authoring of Tales and Trails: New Jersey's Places, People, and Past. Over the past two years, he became inspired to write the current book, Tales of a Battleground. Proclaiming the important role New Jersey played in the era of the American Revolution is the theme of this current book. Sadly ignored throughout history, this book makes the case that this small state played an enormous role in our nation's founding days.