NW Patriots vs. Britain

What was one advantage of the British army during the American Revolution?

• Strong navy and army

• Fighting for their ideals

• Guerrilla warfare

• French support

Who were the mercenary soldiers hired by the British?

• Patriots

• Minutemen

• Hessians

• Loyalists

What was a disadvantage faced by the British soldiers?

• Strong navy

• Poorly paid soldiers

• Fighting for their ideals

• Guerrilla warfare

What was one advantage of the Patriots during the American Revolution?

• Strong navy

• Fighting for their ideals (INDEPENDENCE)

• Mercenary soldiers

• Many Loyalists

What was a disadvantage for the Patriots?

• Strong navy

• Poorly paid soldiers

• lots of training

• Many Loyalists

What did the British promise to African Americans if they supported them?

THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN!

• Land

• Freedom from slavery

• Money

• Education

What was a common characteristic of the British soldiers' uniforms?

• Blue coats

• Green coats

• Red coats

• Black coats

What was a disadvantage of the British army related to their tactics?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Fighting for their ideals

• Organized manner of fighting

• Lack of weapons

Who took care of the wounded and cared for the home front for the Patriots?

• Hessians

• Women

• Loyalists

• British soldiers

What was a disadvantage for the Loyalists during the American Revolution?

• Strong navy

• Poorly paid soldiers

• Many Loyalists in the South

• Did not want to break with Great Britain

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