The American Revolution

Continental Army (Colonists) The 2 Countries Continental Army (Colonists) Country 1 Advantages -Strong and respected leader -Used to frontier life and operating firearms -Military experience from French/Indian War -Fighting for strong cause on familiar turf -Well-trained soldiers, leaders, and equipment -Powerful Navy -money to pay other countries to fight for them -1/3 of other side supported them Disadvantages -Little money or supplies, depended on other countries -1/3 of them supported other side -Weak navy -Not use to frontier-style warfare -Fighting on unfamiliar territory -Fighting other wars at the same time Great Britain Country 2

Board Discussion Based on the chart, which country do you think will win the war, country 1 or country 2? Why?

Leader: George Washington Little experience Not many weapons Continental Army British Army Leader: George Washington Little experience Not many weapons No training Leader: General Howe Many wars fought Well-armed Disciplined

British Problems Guerilla warfare: Colonists hide behind objects, pop out to shoot, return. Not united: Some people in Britain opposed war Other countries: Dutch, French, Spanish- want to take down British Speed: Needed to win quickly No Fighting: Try to convince colonists that it was hopeless and surrendering is safe

What is the biggest problem the British have entering the war? Partner Discussion What is the biggest problem the British have entering the war?