AP US History The Road to Revolution Ch. 7 pgs

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AP US History The Road to Revolution Ch. 7 pgs. 135-138

Imperial Strength and Weakness With war broken open, Britain had the heavy advantage: (1) 7.5 million people to America’s 2 million, (2) superior naval power, (3) overwhelming national wealth. Some 30,000 Hessians (German mercenaries) were also hired by George III, in addition to a professional army of about 50,000 men, plus about 50,000 American loyalists and many Native Americans. However, Britain still had the need to keep many soldiers in Europe in case of trouble (ex. Ireland). France was just waiting to stab Britain in the back; plus, there was no William Pitt.

Many Brits had no desire to kill their American cousins, as shown by William Pitt’s withdrawal of his son from the army. English Whigs at first supported America, as opposed to Lord North’s Tory Whigs, and they felt that if George III won, then his rule of England might become tyrannical. Britain’s officers were second-rate, and its soldiers were often brutally treated. Provisions were often scarce, plus Britain was fighting a war some 3,000 miles away from home-an extremely long supply line. America was also expansive, and there was no single capital to capture and therefore cripple the country.

American Pluses and Minuses ADVANTAGES Americans had great leaders like George Washington (giant general), and Ben Franklin (smooth diplomat). They also had French aid (indirect and secretly), as the French provided the Americans with guns, supplies, gunpowder, etc… Marquis de Lafayette, at age 19, was made a major general in the colonial army and was a great asset. The colonials were fighting in a defensive manner, and they were self-sustaining. They were better marksmen. A competent American rifleman could hit a man’s head at 200 yards. The Americans enjoyed the moral advantage in fighting for a just cause, and the historical odds weren’t unfavorable either.

Americans were terribly lacking in unity, though. Poor organization. Disadvantages Americans were terribly lacking in unity, though. Poor organization. Jealousy was prevalent, as colonies resented the Continental Congress’ attempt at exercising power. Sectional jealousy boiled up over the appointment of military leaders; some New Englanders almost preferred British officers to Americans from other colonies. A weak central authority running the war effort. Americans had little money. Inflation also hit families of soldiers hard, and made many people poor. Virtually NO navy.

A Thin Line of Heroes The American army was desperately in need of clothing, wool, wagons to ship food, and other supplies. Many soldiers had also only received rudimentary training. German Baron von Steuben, who spoke no English, whipped the soldiers into shape.

Many people also sold items to the British, because they paid in gold. Many people, quite frankly, didn’t care about the revolution and therefore, raising large numbers of troops was difficult, if not impossible. Only because a select few threw themselves into the cause with passion, did the Americans win. African Americans also fought and died in service, though in the beginning, many colonies barred them from service. By war’s end, more than 5,000 blacks had enlisted in the American armed forces, however, many more African-Americans also served on the British side.

In November 1775, Lord Dunmore, royal governor of Virginia, issued a proclamation declaring freedom for any enslaved black in Virginia who joined the British Army. By war’s end, at least 1,400 blacks were evacuated to Nova Scotia, Jamaica, and England by Great Britain. The brutal truth is that only a small handful of the colonists selflessly devoted themselves to the cause. Very seldom in history have so few done so much for so many.