The American Revolution

British Army Strengths

1. Well-trained Army2. Powerful Navy3. Strong Government4. Support of Loyalists5. Native American

Allies

British Army Weaknesses

1. England is 3,000 miles away

2. Unfamiliar battle fronts

3. Weak military leaders

4. Lined Infantry

Continental Army Strengths

1. Home Field Advantage

2. Superior Weapons and Marksman

3. Experienced Officers4. Guerrilla warfare5. George Washington6. Inspiring Cause

Continental Army Weaknesses

1. Untrained Soldiers2. Shortage of Food and

Ammunition3. An infant Navy4. No Central

Government

NC in the Revolutionary War

How did NC feel about the Revolutionary War?

1. Patriots-Those who supported the war-approximately 50% of NC

How did NC feel about the Revolutionary War?

2. Loyalists-(Tories)Those who remained loyal to the King. Usually those of English birth, ancestry, or other reasons.

1. Highland Scots2. Government Officials3. Freedmen and slaves4. Some former RegulatorsAbout 35% of NC

How did NC feel about the Revolutionary War?

3. Pacifists-Those who opposed any violence for any reason. Moravians and QuakersAbout 8% of NC

4. Isolationists-Those who didn’t care.About 7% of NC