2.
Had one of the besttrained, bestequipped, professional
armies in the world.
Loyalists in America
also provided resources
and manpower to the
British Army.
3.
Had one of the besttrained, best
equipped, and biggest
navies in the world.
Had a number of ways
to get plenty of money
to pay for a war.
4.
Was fighting a
defensive war…didn’t
have to “win” just had
to “not lose.”
Familiar with the area,
knew the land better
than the British.
5.
Britain had 2 powerful
enemies who might be
willing to help the
Americans (France and
Spain)
George Washington
6. Virginia planter.
French & Indian War
Veteran.
Made commander of
the Continental Army
in 1775.
Not the most brilliant
mind, but incredibly
brave, willing to
listen, and very
tenacious.