1. The American Revolution

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

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