The American Revolution Chapter 7 Section 1

The Early Years of the War Key ? – In what ways was the Revolution like at Civil War? Key ? – In what ways was the Revolution like at Civil War? Historians estimate – 20-30%Loyalists; 40-45% Patriots; the rest Neutral (not favoring one side or the other) Historians estimate – 20-30%Loyalists; 40-45% Patriots; the rest Neutral (not favoring one side or the other) New England, VA – Patriots; Loyalists numerous in cities, NY, and the South. Judges and gov. officials tended to be Loyalists. New England, VA – Patriots; Loyalists numerous in cities, NY, and the South. Judges and gov. officials tended to be Loyalists. African Americans not allowed to enlist. British offered their “freedom” if they joined their forces. African Americans not allowed to enlist. British offered their “freedom” if they joined their forces. All Indians east of the Mississippi were caught up in the fighting. All Indians east of the Mississippi were caught up in the fighting.

Preparing for War Key ? – Why did both America and Britain have trouble raising an army? Key ? – Why did both America and Britain have trouble raising an army? Congress named George Washington Commander of the Continental Army. Congress named George Washington Commander of the Continental Army. At first untrained state militia; needed a well-trained large army. At first untrained state militia; needed a well-trained large army.

Britain Prepares British army experienced and professional. British army experienced and professional. Many British soldiers refused to fight Americans because of personal and political problems. Many British soldiers refused to fight Americans because of personal and political problems. British were not enthusiastic about the war and men did not want to enlist. British were not enthusiastic about the war and men did not want to enlist. Britain had to hire mercenary (professional soldiers. Britain had to hire mercenary (professional soldiers. Hessians – Germans from the region of Hess. Hessians – Germans from the region of Hess.