The Continental Army
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The Continental Army
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 Advantages:
 Stronger Motivation
 Personal—their families, freedom, country
 Fighting at home
 They know the land
 Leadership
 George Washington
 Guerilla Warfare
 Attack Hide and Seek
 Eventual French support
The Continental Army
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 Disadvantages:
 No money
 Inexperienced army
 Farmers, Merchants
 Part-time soldiers
 Few supplies
 Men are scarce
The British Army
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The British Army
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 Advantages:
Professional Army
Lots of supplies
More men
Native American/Loyalist
support
 Trained Army
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The British Army
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 Disadvantages:
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Unfamiliar Land
Far from home
No personal motivation
Easy targets (Red Uniforms)