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2 Patriot- colonists who favored war against Britain
Loyalists- colonists who were loyal to the King

3 Colony Population: 1/3 Patriots 1/3 Loyalists 1/3 Undecided

4 Disadvantages Advantages Few cannons Little gunpowder Untrained
No navy Few wanted to join the Continental Army Advantages Good leaders Had a reason to fight Good shooters (hunters) Owned guns

5 Disadvantages Advantages 3,000 miles from home
Took months for news & supplies to travel Risked attack by colonists GEOGRAPHY Advantages Best navy Highly trained Experienced Lots more (#) Loyalists support

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