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1 American Strengths/Weaknesses
- Defending their liberties (Patriotism) - Help from Overseas - George Washington (Great leader) - Highly motivated - Know the Land Weaknesses - Shortage of resources (Weapons and Men, Uniforms, Money, food) - Intimidated by British - Printed out money (worthless) - Farmers with guns

2 British Strengths/Weaknesses
50,000 troops and 30,000 Mercenaries Trained Soldiers Outnumber the Continental Army Recruited Loyalists and African Americans and Native Americans Well Supplied and more experience Weaknesses Poor Leadership/ Bad Strategies Cost a lot of Money Home land was far away British people were not supportive

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