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At the outbreak of the American Revolution, the colonists could legitimately be considered the underdogs.?
At the outbreak of the American Revolution, the colonists could legitimately be considered the underdogs. Yet, after five long years of war, they prevailed and won their independence. Write a paragraph on each of the following issues.
A. What advantages did the British enjoy as they set out to subdue the mutinous colonies? What difficulties did they confront?
B. Compare and contrast the other side as the Revolutionary War began. What advantages did American forces hold, and what drawbacks did they face?
C. Finally, write your own assessment of how the Americans overcame long odds and why you think they were victorious in the end.
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- Sam NLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
A. The British had the advantage of a large professional army that was one of the finest in the world. It's primary problem is that it is hard to fight an idea with bullets. The primary objective was to destroy Washington's army to insure that there was no opposition, but the ultimate enemy for them was an idea, not an army.
B. America's best advantage was their cause. Close to home, and patriotic, Americans had a greater reason to fight the war. However, their lack of professional training hurt them badly in nearly every fight.
C. Ultimately, the Rebels won because they were aided by the French. France smuggled supplies to the Continental Army, and various volunteers joined the army long before Saratoga. And when France joined the war, the drew British strength away from America. Without the foreign aid from France, the Revolution eventually would have been crushed.
