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    The document outlines some of the key advantages and disadvantages in the American Revolutionary War between the British and the colonists. The British had the best military in the world at the time, with well-equipped, disciplined, and fed forces, as well as a strong navy. However, they were fighting far from home in the vast American colonies, which made communication and reinforcement difficult. Meanwhile, the colonists were fighting for their homeland and independence, but had difficulties raising funds and training soldiers at first. The document also briefly mentions several important individuals who aided the American cause in various ways.

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    The document outlines some of the key advantages and disadvantages in the American Revolutionary War between the British and the colonists. The British had the best military in the world at the time, with well-equipped, disciplined, and fed forces, as well as a strong navy. However, they were fighting far from home in the vast American colonies, which made communication and reinforcement difficult. Meanwhile, the colonists were fighting for their homeland and independence, but had difficulties raising funds and training soldiers at first. The document also briefly mentions several important individuals who aided the American cause in various ways.

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    Advantages

    Disadvantages

    Had

    Fought

    defeated
    Spain and France
    Best military in
    world
    Well equipped,
    disciplined, paid,
    and fed
    Great Navy

    far from

    home
    Took months to
    receive orders
    Objective was to
    make America give
    up
    Colonies were vast
    in size

    Advantages

    Disadvantages

    Fighting

    for their
    homeland
    Fighting for a
    great cause
    War was expensive
    for the British
    Alliance with the
    French

    in 5 Americans
    were loyalists
    Indians sided with
    Britain
    Difficulty raising
    money for supplies
    Untrained soldiers
    at first

    African-American

    mixed race Member


    of committees of
    correspondence
    Like _____ ______,
    also had a famous
    midnight ride
    Fought heroically at
    Saratoga
    Became the first
    African American
    elected to public
    office after the war.

    Helped

    gain
    French support
    during American
    Revolution

    Spanish

    governor
    of Louisiana;

    Aided

    Patriots with
    supplies

    September 19-October 7, 1777


    British planned to invade from Canada and meet with
    Redcoats in New York. Wanted to split colonies in half.
    Rough terrain slowed British advance.
    Non-traditional American tactics helped defeat Redcoats.
    Victory convinced France to join on side of Americans and
    the Spanish Governor to give the Americans supplies

    Considered

    turning point
    of the war for
    the Americans

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