American Revolution: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
American Revolution - "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
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Coming of the Revolution
Advantages of Both Sides
The Battle of New York City
George Washington
Treaty of Paris
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American Advantages
Fought on own ground
Widespread acquaintance with guns
Superior Rifles (great range and accuracy)
Had much experience from the French and Indian War.
American disadvantages
Army lacked discipline, training, and short term enlistments
Shortages on ammo, food, clothing and medicine
Loyalist were 1/3 of population
Lacked a real navy
British Advantages
Army was well trained, equipped, and disciplined.
Best Navy
Co- operation with Loyalists and Indians
They were able to hire foreign troops called Hessians
british disadvantages
Long distance
Never adapted their fighting style
Failed to use Loyalists effectively
Underestimated the enemy
Used smoothbore muskets