Revolutionary War: Army Strengths and Weaknesses

Which army knew the land they were fighting on better?

• Continental

• Great Britain

Which army had more soldiers and supplies?

• Continental

• Great Britain

Which army had the best general to lead them?

• Continental

• Great Britain

Which army had the most experience fighting?

• Continental

• Great Britain

Which army had more of a reason to fight?

• Continental

• Great Britain

Which army had the help of the French? (Eventually)

• Continental

• British

Which army had the support of most Native American groups?

• Continental

• British

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?

• supply shortages

• weak commander

• unfamiliar territory

• long travel distances

Which side had the advantage at the start of the American Revolution?

Training and supplies:

• British Redcoats

• American Continental Army