+/- Of the American Revolution

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+/- Of the American Revolution

What did each side have? What was each side missing?

The British thought they'd fight the colonists and be done really quickly...

But the war really was fought 1775-1783!

Americans: Continental Army

Short on soldiers
Not well trained
Lack of supplies

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What do you think were the most devastating weaknesses of the Continental Army?

Lack of men willing to fight

Lack of supplies (weapons, food, clothing)

Lack of training

The Americans (Continental Army)

Fighting for their beliefs
Didn't march in line and fire in a line, came out from trees, fired and disappeared again!
George Washington was the commander- he had fought for the British in the French & Indian War so had knowledge of their tactics
France & Spain ended up helping later on in the war.
Knew the land!

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What do you think is the most valuable strength of the Americans?

Patriotism (reason to fight)

Help of the French (later on in the war)

George Washington

Way They Fought

Knew the land

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What do you think was the British's most valuable strength?

Many troops/soldiers

Well trained and armed

Money to hire non-British soldiers

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What do you think was the most devastating disadvantage of the British?

Slow travel/shipment of goods

News of battles was slow, making it difficult to plan

British Citizens didn't support the war

Unaware of the Land they were fighting on

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Why do you think the Americans won the war?

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