Colonial Advantages – USI 6d Name _______________________________________________ Date _____________ Place an X by each statement that describes an advantage of the colonists and a reason they were able to defeat the British. 1. __________ The Americans had a larger army. 2. __________ The Americans were defending their homeland. 3. __________ The Americans got support from France and Spain. 4. __________ The Americans had the larger army. 5. __________ The Americans had the most money. 6. __________ The Americans had strong leadership. 7. __________ The Americans fought for principles they believed in. 8. __________ The Americans were helped by German soldiers. USI 6d .