1. Advantages and Disadvantages: American Revolution

2. The Americans: Advantages
George Washington
Tremendous leadership will lead army through tough times
Motivation
Fighting for Independence
Knowledge of Land
Helps America gain advantages throughout the war
Hard to Conquer
America is huge

3. The Americans: Disadvantages
Huge Shortages
Ways less soldiers, supplies and ships
Inexperience
Most fighters had never fought in a war before
No Money or Government
Broke with no strong government to provide leadership

4. The British: Advantages
Strongest Military and Navy in the World
Defeated much stronger armies than America
More soldiers and experienced fighters
Well-trained, experience fighting in several places
Loyalist Support
About 1/3 of colonists supported the British during the Revolution
Lots of money

5. The British: Disadvantages
Lack of Motivation
Soldiers are not invested in the war
America is hard to conquer
Vast land makes it hard to keep territory
Traditional rules of war
Fighting against an untraditional fighting force

6. The Americans Strategy
Guerrilla Warfare
Sneak Attacks
Use knowledge of terrain to gain an advantage
Spying/Espionage
Keep fighting the British until the give up
Guerrilla Warfare
Sneak Attacks
Use knowledge of terrain to gain an advantage
Spying/Espionage
Keep fighting the British until the give up

7. Military Leader

8. Part 2: Scenarios Part 1: Questions
To have a successful army, there must be a successful leader at the head. You have a chance to be chosen as a military leader in the time of the Revolutionary War. What will you do to ensure victory for your troops? With your group, you must unanimously agree how to answer the following questions and present your war strategy to the class. (Complete Sentences)
Within your groups, you will receive a scenario card. As a group you will need to look at this scenario as a military strategist and general. Your decisions will affect the outcome of the war and the independence of the British colonies. In your group, you will need to consider the following factors when deciding on your plan of action. When we are done, you will present your strategy to the rest of the class. (Complete Senteces)

9. Group Roles General (Group Leader): ____________________________
Logistics (Answer Recorder): _________________________
Propaganda Promoter (Presenter): ____________________

10. Questions?