The American Revolution

It had too many soldiers.

Many of it's soldiers were untrained for battle.

There were no good leaders.

Gold became worthless.

General Washington wouldn't accept the money.

The value of money dropped tremendously.

Patriots

Hessians

Loyalists

It was expensive to transport supplies and news was slow to arrive.

British ships were not sturdy enough to travel across the Atlantic Ocean.

Often the troops would get lost out at sea.

Persuade the Southern states to join the British, then attack Boston.

Seize New York, then demolish the rebellion in Massachusetts.

Attack the Patriots from three different sides.

The British guaranteed enslaved black people freedom if they fought for them.

The British banned slavery in Britain.

The British protected many black people who were fugitives from slavery.

Howe realized the British were running out of supplies.

Howe wanted to save his troops for later battles.

Howe expected General Washington to surrender.

They were weak from lack of food and had very little clothing.

They ate and drank too much.

They were enjoying the good weather.

defeated the Americans

captured the Americans

surrendered to the Americans

Defeat the other side in one big battle.

Weaken the other side with many small battles.

Defend against the enemy, rather than attack.