1. The American Revolution

2. British Army Strengths 1.Well-trained Army 2.Powerful Navy 3.Strong Government 4.Support of Loyalists 5.Native American Allies

3. British Army Weaknesses 1. England is 3,000 miles away 2. Unfamiliar battle fronts 3. Weak military leaders 4. Lined Infantry

4. Continental Army Strengths 1.Home Field Advantage 2.Superior Weapons and Marksman 3.Experienced Officers 4.Guerrilla warfare 5.George Washington 6.Inspiring Cause

5. Continental Army Weaknesses 1. Untrained Soldiers 2. Shortage of Food and Ammunition 3. An infant Navy 4. No Central Government

6. NC in the Revolutionary War

7. How did NC feel about the Revolutionary War? 1.Patriots-Those who supported the war-approximately 50% of NC

8. How did NC feel about the Revolutionary War? 2.Loyalists-(Tories)Those who remained loyal to the King. Usually those of English birth, ancestry, or other reasons. 1.Highland Scots 2.Government Officials 3.Freedmen and slaves 4.Some former Regulators About 35% of NC

9. How did NC feel about the Revolutionary War? 3.Pacifists-Those who opposed any violence for any reason. Moravians and Quakers About 8% of NC 4.Isolationists-Those who didnt care. About 7% of NC