Patriots advantage
Good hunters
American Rifle vs. British Smoothbore MusketSuperior Leadership (George Washington)Spirit of IndependencePatriot's disadvantages
Officers were trained by the British in the French and Indian WarLack of training and discipline
No NavyShortage of ammunition, clothing, medical supplies, food, etc.One-third of the colonists remained loyal to the British (were called: Loyalists and Tories)Smaller Population (2 million)Short-term enlistments hurt numbers
Well equipped, well trained, disciplined fighting force
Loyalist advantages
Most powerful Navy in the worldRich war chestCooperation of American LoyalistsLarger Population (8.5 million)Professional soldiers
