American Revolution Pros/cons

Question 0

Colonial advantages

Answer 0

• Were fighting for liberty as well as for their homes and way of life
• had excellent officers.
• Utilized guerrilla warfare, which often counteracted Britain’s disciplined troops and greater fire power.
• Received financial support from France.

Question 1

British advantages

Answer 1

• Have a larger population from which to draw for troops.
• possessed considerable financial resources.
• had a highly trained and experienced professional fighting force.
• royal navy controlled the seas and therefore the trade.
• native American tribes aided the British.
• many Americans opposed to independence called Tories or loyal list fought against the Continental Army.

Question 2

British disadvantages

Answer 2

• Needed a A substantial part of its military to maintain its global empire.
• to European-style of fighting was not suitable for the North American wilderness.
• had problems with communication.

Question 3

Colonial disadvantages

Answer 3

• George Washington’s army was smaller than Britain’s military forces in North America.
• The Continental Congress had no real political authority.
• most Americans were loyalists or were in different or neutral about the war and so did not support it.
• The Continental Army suffered from supply shortages.
• Americans were vulnerable to war weariness