5-2 Flashcards
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British Disadvantages
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- Huge empire to defend
- War was unpopular
- Didn’t take war seriously at first
- Fought traditionally European
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British Advantages
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- Money (hires 30K Hessians)
- Best Navy in the world
- Standing, trained army
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American/Colonial Advantages
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- 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
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American/Colonial Disadvantages
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- No money
- Limited production facilities
- No navy
- Inexperienced Army
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Q
Battle for New York
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Instead of surrender, Colonials successfully retreat across the Hudson River, leaving New York City under British control
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Battle of Trenton
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Washington launches surprise attack on Hessians on Christmas night, huge success - 1,000 troops captured
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Princeton
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Few days after Trenton
