Objective: To examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental and British armies.

TEAMWLHOMEROAD L.A. Lakers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Clippers Golden State The Continental Army had many problems and few advantages. However, the Continentals did have at least one important advantage. Making an Analogy: Use the current standings from the Pacific division of the NBA to figure out what major advantage the Continental Army enjoyed during the Revolutionary War. Make a comparison!

- few cannons and little gunpowder Continental Army Disadvantages “Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.” -GEORGE WASHINGTON July 6, untrained soldiers - no navy

The rifle took a long time to load, compared to the musket. By the time a soldier forced his rifle ball down the barrel, the enemy could get him with a bayonet. Their rifles had no bayonet, a necessity for fighting at close range, or in damp weather when wet flints and gunpowder made firearms useless. Because of these disadvantages, the musket remained the primary weapon used during the Revolutionary War.

Continental Army Advantages - fighting for their homes and freedom - leadership of George Washington

- plentiful weapons and supplies British Army Advantages - highly trained, experienced soldiers - most powerful navy in the world Naval Strength: Allies vs. Britain YearFrenchSpanishDutchAmerican Total Allied British —— — —

- less reasons to fight hard British Army Disadvantages - the war was fought far from home - risked constant attack The Patriot – Battle Scene

Battle of Bunker Hill Battle of Bunker Hill – video (2:24) Occurred on Breeds Hill on June 17, 1775.

The Patriots were short on gunpowder and were warned by Colonel William Prescott, “Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes!”

The British won the battle, but lost over 1,000 troops.

This battle showed Britain that the Patriots would not be an easy enemy.