Question

name interpreting charts - american revolution date as the battle between the colonists and british began, each side had its strengths and weaknesses. examine the chart here showing what each side brought to the battle and then answer the questions below military strengths and weaknesses united states great britain strengths weaknesses strengths weaknesses - familiarity of home - most soldiers untrained - strong, well - trained army - large distance separating - leadership of george and undisciplined britain from battlefields - troops unfamiliar with washington and other - shortage of food and - strong navy terrain officers ammunition - strong central government - weak military leaders - inspiring cause - independence - no central - support of colonial sympathy of certain - inferior navy government to enforce loyalists and native british soldiers for wartime policies americans the american cause 1. which side had the stronger, better - equipped military? ans 2. why would a large distance separating britain and the battlefields be a problem for the british? ans 3. how might familiarity of the home ground help the colonists war effort? ans 4. which side would you have predicted to win the war based on the chart? why?

Explanation:

1. Great Britain had a strong, well - trained army and navy, and available funds, indicating a stronger, better - equipped military.
2. The large distance meant longer supply lines, slower communication, and troops unfamiliar with the terrain, all of which were problems for the British.
3. Familiarity with the home ground allowed the colonists to use the terrain to their advantage, set up ambushes, and have easier access to local resources.
4. Based on the chart, Great Britain might have been predicted to win due to its stronger military, better - funded situation, and support from loyalists. However, the colonists' cause was inspiring and they had home - ground advantage.

Answer:

1. Great Britain
2. Longer supply lines, slower communication, and unfamiliarity with terrain.
3. Use terrain to advantage and access local resources.
4. Great Britain, due to stronger military and more funds, but colonists had inspiring cause and home - ground advantage.