Revolution: Advantages and Disadvantages Quiz

Which country joined the war on the side of the Colonists after their victory at Saratoga?

• French

• Spanish

• Portugal

• British

Which of these are STRENGTHS of the Colonist army?

• Great leaders (Washington)

• Experienced Generals

• Good Navy

• Soldiers skilled in hit and run warfare

• Fighting for freedom and own land

Which of these are considered STRENGTHS of the British army?

• Great leaders (Washington)

• Experienced Generals

• Good Navy

• Soldiers skilled in hit and run warfare

• Well-equipped and disciplined soldiers

Which of these would be considered a WEAKNESS of the Colonial army?

• Fighting in hostile and unfamiliar land

• Soldiers unused to military discipline

• Distance from supplies and reinforcements

• Short-term enlistment of soldiers leads to continuous need to re-train

• Chronic shortage of money and supplies

Which of these would have been considered a WEAKNESS of the British army?

• Practically no Navy

• Fighting in unfamiliar and hostile lands

• Distance from supplies and reinforcements

• Short-term enlistment of soldiers leads to continuous need to re-train

• Hurt by old, traditional military strategies