American Revolution The Opposing Sides.

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American Revolution The Opposing Sides

American Patriots Untrained Poorly organized Few cannons Little gunpowder No Navy

British Highly trained Experienced troops Strongest Navy in the world Many colonists supported the British

British weaknesses 3,000 miles from home Months for supplies and communications to arrive from England Troops not safe when they left the cities

Patriots strengths Many owned rifles and were good shots George Washington – brilliant commander Defending their homes and property

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