British Army Flashcard

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How many troops did the British Army have?

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50,000

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How did the British Army compare to the Patriot?

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They were more experienced.

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What is a Mercenary?

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A professional, hired soldier

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Who else fought for the British? Native Americans, Hessians, French allies, Spanish soldiers

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Hessians

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What did the British Army have plenty of? List them all: Food and water, Weapons, uniforms, and gunpowder, Horses and ships, Maps and guides

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Weapons, uniforms, and gunpowder

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How did the distance between the colonies and England impact the British?

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It made supply shipments difficult.

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Why did the British citizens not agree with the war?

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They thought it was too costly

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Why did fighting in America pose an issue for the British?

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They were unfamiliar with the terrain

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At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

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poor leadership

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Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

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George Washington