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- 1 What advantages did the patriots have over the British in the south?
- 2 What was an advantage the patriots had over the British?
- 3 What advantages did the colonists have over the British?
- 4 What advantages did the British have in the French and Indian War?
- 5 What was one of Britain’s advantages at the start of the war?
- 6 What disadvantages did the Patriots face in fighting the British?
What advantages did the patriots have over the British in the south?
What advantages did the southern Patriots have over the British in the South? The southern Patriots knew the land well and used it to their advantage, while incorporating guerrilla warfare tactics. What was the Patriots’ strategy for defeating the British at Yorktown?
What was an advantage the patriots had over the British?
The patriots advantages included fighting on their home ground; fighting for the freedom of their own land, which gave them an advantage over the hired Hessians of the British army; and their brilliant leader George Washington.
What were the advantages of being a patriot?
| Patriot Advantages | Patriot Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Fighting to protect their homes | No regular army |
| Fighting against mercenaries (Hessians) | Lack of weapons and ammunition |
| Fighting for freedom | Smaller population |
| Leadership (George Washington) | Not all Americans supported independence |
What advantages did the colonists have over the British?
British soldiers were fighting because it was their job, while Americans were fighting for freedom. Another advantage the colonists had was the fact that American forces were fighting on their own ground. They knew the terrain, roads, mountain passes, and swamp lands of the colonies.
What advantages did the British have in the French and Indian War?
The British had won the French and Indian War. They took control of the lands that had been claimed by France (see below). France lost its mainland possessions to North America. Britain now claimed all the land from the east coast of North America to the Mississippi River.
What advantages helped the American Patriots win the Revolutionary War?
Advantages the helped the Americans win the Revolutionary War include: better leadership, foreign aid, knowledge of the land, and motivation. How did the end of the war affect Loyalists?
What was one of Britain’s advantages at the start of the war?
One of the major advantages of the British army was that it was one of the most powerful and experienced armies in the world. During the previous 100 years, the British army had defeated many powerful countries in war, such as France and Spain, and seemed almost unbeatable.
What disadvantages did the Patriots face in fighting the British?
What disadvantages did the Patriots face in fighting the British? Weak Navy, no regular army, lack of fighting experience, shortage of weapons, some people didn’t support them.