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Question 0

British Disadvantages

Answer 0

• Huge empire to defend
• War was unpopular
• Didn’t take war seriously at first
• Fought traditionally European

Question 1

British Advantages

Answer 1

• Money (hires 30K Hessians)
• Best Navy in the world
• Standing, trained army

Question 2

American/Colonial Advantages

Answer 2

• Fighting for a cause
• Great Leader (George Washinton) Inspiring & determined leader, lost more than won but never lost badly, and used colonial strengths
• Colonist were experienced with weapons
• Home field advantage
• 13 Colonies = 13 capitals

Question 3

American/Colonial Disadvantages

Answer 3

• No money
• Limited production facilities
• No navy
• Inexperienced Army

Question 4

Battle for New York

Answer 4

Instead of surrender, Colonials successfully retreat across the Hudson River, leaving New York City under British control

Question 5

Battle of Trenton

Answer 5

Washington launches surprise attack on Hessians on Christmas night, huge success - 1,000 troops captured

Question 6

Princeton

Answer 6

Few days after Trenton