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STRENGTHS:
- Fighting on their own land for their homes and freedom.
- Colonists knew how to use firearms and fight Indian-style
- George Washington was a great leader
- Received military and financial aid from foreign countries
- Only had to transport supplies a short distance
- Many colonists were used to surviving great hardships
WEAKNESSES:
- One third of the Americans were loyalists and remained loyal to England.
- Inadequate finances because Congress could not tax and could only request that individual states send financial Aid for the army.
- Had virtually no factories to make military supplies; had to rely on foreign support to supply the army
- Shortage of supplies and ammo
- Had only a small navy
- Lacked training and discipline because of short term enlistment
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Continental Army regards the American regulars during the Revolutionary War. Strengths of the regulars included defenders advantages in terms of familiarization with their home base, guerrilla warfare tactics, and personally vested interests into preserving their freedom.
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∙ 13y agoThe Continental army had training and also had more people on their side.
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∙ 13y agoHit and Run mercenaries is one thing, but mainly tactics. (to be added to)
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∙ 11y ago1. Intense training. 2. The quality and quantity of equipment.
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What is the relationship of Washington and Continental Army?
he was the leader/commander of the Continental army
What was the name of the first colonial army?
It's generally referred to as the Colonial Army or the Continental Army.
How can you use 'US Continental Army' in a sentence?
"There was no organization called the US Continental Army because the United States hadn't been formed when the Continental Army was assembled." Optionally: "George Washington was a General in the Continental Army."
The continental army was created on what date?
The Continental Army was formed by the Continental Congress on June 17, 1775, after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
When did the Continental Army end?
The Continental army never ended, but the war (Revolutionary War) did.
What was the name of the colonists' army?
The Continental Army.
What is George Washington's weakness and his strengths such as to events?
He knew close to nothing about military strategy and tactics while the commander of the continental army.
What was American army led by George Washington called?
George Washington was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War against Britain.
What strengths did the continental arny have that the british army did not?
The Continental Army had a clear purpose and a supply line that didn't have to cross 3,000 miles of ocean. Also, their uniforms could actually sort of blend in with the woods instead of being a bright red target.
What traits were important to Washington leading the Patriot troops to independence?
Washington brought a lot of strengths to his new position as commander of the Continental Army.
What were some strengths of the US in the revolutionary war?
The Continental Army was fighting the war with Britain in the colonies. The advantage there is that the colonists were fighting in their own territory. The British army was 3,000 miles away from Britain.
What were the British advantages over the continental army?
Britain was an established army. The Continental Army was not.
What is the relationship of Washington and Continental Army?
he was the leader/commander of the Continental army
What was the name of the first colonial army?
It's generally referred to as the Colonial Army or the Continental Army.
Who was chosen to command the Continental Army?
George Washington was chosen to be commander of the Continental Army.
What are Sparta's strengths?
army
When was the first continental army?
The Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775.
