+/- Of the American Revolution

+/- Of the American Revolution

What did each side have? What was each side missing?

The British thought they'd fight the colonists and be done really quickly...

But the war really was fought 1775-1783!

Americans: Continental Army

• Short on soldiers

• Not well trained

• Lack of supplies

Poll

What do you think were the most devastating weaknesses of the Continental Army?

• Lack of men willing to fight

• Lack of supplies (weapons, food, clothing)

• Lack of training

The Americans (Continental Army)

• Fighting for their beliefs

• Didn't march in line and fire in a line, came out from trees, fired and disappeared again!

• George Washington was the commander- he had fought for the British in the French & Indian War so had knowledge of their tactics

• France & Spain ended up helping later on in the war.

• Knew the land!

Poll

What do you think is the most valuable strength of the Americans?

• Patriotism (reason to fight)

• Help of the French (later on in the war)

• George Washington

• Way They Fought

• Knew the land

Poll

What do you think was the British's most valuable strength?

• Many troops/soldiers

• Well trained and armed

• Money to hire non-British soldiers

• More resources

Poll

What do you think was the most devastating disadvantage of the British?

• Slow travel/shipment of goods

• News of battles was slow, making it difficult to plan

• British Citizens didn't support the war

• Unaware of the Land they were fighting on

Open Ended

Why do you think the Americans won the war?