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what are some advantages the British had? (3) |
1.) experienced army 2.) strong navy 3.) wealth of worldwide empire 4.) large population 5.) ammunition and weapons |
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what are some patriot advantages? (3) |
1.) determined 2.) fought on own grounds 3.) British relied on mercenaries 4.) George Washington |
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Why can't the americans get a army? |
because nobody wanted to be a solider and the continental congress couldn't agree on one. |
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list 3 of the patriots disadvatages. |
1.) couldn't raise money 2.) couldn't get a army 3.) soldiers had little experience 4.) there were neutralists/quakers |
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what happened on july 4th 1776? |
colonies declared independence from Great Britain |
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what important quote did john adams say 1776 april? |
"we shall have a long and bloody war to go through" |
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what was the first battle? |
bunker hill |
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what army played a essential role in the patriots army? |
miltia |
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Where did the British mercenaries come from? |
germany |
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what is a recruit? |
to enlist soldiers |
