Patriot Advantages• They fought for home. So, they were motivated.
• They had knowledge of the land/area • They had no outstanding debt • The French was on their side |
Patriot Disadvantages• They had a volunteer army (not well-trained)
• They had to create an army • They had to borrow money to pay for the war • They printed paper money (this led to inflation) |
British Advantages• British citizens began to support the British after the French got involved
• The British aleady had an army • The British army was experienced, well-trained, and well-supplied • They already had a government in place • They had a monetary system (currency system) |
British Disadvantages• They fought 300 miles away from home
• They didn't know the land • They didn't pay off all the debts from the French & Indian War |