What was the early British view on the war?

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Chapter 4-1
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What was the early British view on the war?
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They believed the rebels would be easily defeated

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British Advantages at the Start of War

• They had the strongest navy in the world
• An experienced, well-trained army
• The wealth of a worldwide empire.
• Much larger population than the United
  Statesover 8 million people in Britain compared
  to only 2.5 million in the United States.

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Colonists Disadvantages

• Lacked a regular army and a strong navy.
• American soldiers also lacked military
  experience.
• Weapons and ammunition were in short supply.
• Not everyone was on their side or even for war

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• Quakers did not believe in fighting
• 1/5 of Americans were loyalist/torries
• Loyalist strength was stronger in South than
  North.

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Why Stay Loyal

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• Members of the Anglican Church, headed by the
  British king.
• Depended on the British for their jobs.
• Feared the disorder that would come from
  challenging the established government.
• Others simply could not understand or care.

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Enslaved African Americans

• Whose side did they fight for????

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• British, because they were promised freedom after
  the war.

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Patriot/Rebels Advantages

• Fighting on their own ground and fought with
  great determination to protect it.
• Fought for freedom not money

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Problems

• It was hard for the colonist to band together.
• Seen as separate not equal colonies.
• No trust.
• Tough to form an army

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Problems on the home front

• Colonies were far outnumbered and lacking
  supplies
• Something need to be done
• What group of people are given credit for
  changing the tide of the War?????

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Enslaved African Americans

• As the need for soldiers grew, some states
  ignored the ban and enlisted African Americans.
• Rhode Island raised an all-African American
  regiment in 1778.
• By the war's end, every state except South
  Carolina enlisted African Americans to fight.

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What was the outcome of the battle at Trenton?

• Washington took 2,400 troops across the icy river
  and surprised the enemy at Trenton the next day.
• The Americans captured more than 900 Hessians

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Now What

• The British set up a 3 part plan to take over
  Albany?
• This did not work out so great.
• Led by Benedict Arnold, the Americans forced the
  British to retreat.
• General Burgoyne's army was not making much
  progress toward Albany either.
• Diverted troops to Saratoga

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Why was the Battle of Saratoga an important
victory for the Americans?
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• It prevented Britain from putting a wedge between
  New England and the Middle Colonies.