1) Assess the relative strengths of the Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution.
A strength the Patriots portrayed was through the support they had through their fellow colonist. Additionally, a large portion of the Patriot forces was militia. The militias did not use traditional warfare tactics of the time; instead they used their local surroundings to their advantage as guerrilla warfare. Moreover, between 20 and 33 percent of the colonial population are Loyalists. Similarly to the patriots, the loyalists also form local militias although not to the extent of the Patriots. The loyalist often faced mob violence as they were outnumbered. However, even though the loyalist lost, they presented great strength in their techniques.
A strength the Patriots portrayed was through the support they had through their fellow colonist. Additionally, a large portion of the Patriot forces was militia. The militias did not use traditional warfare tactics of the time; instead they used their local surroundings to their advantage as guerrilla warfare. Moreover, between 20 and 33 percent of the colonial population are Loyalists. Similarly to the patriots, the loyalists also form local militias although not to the extent of the Patriots. The loyalist often faced mob violence as they were outnumbered. However, even though the loyalist lost, they presented great strength in their techniques.