Continental Army

Vs.

British Army

The American Revolution

Armies

REMEMBER!

Continental Army- made up of patriots and small

militias that came together once the First

Continental Congress was formed. They were

fighting against the British.

British Army- the red coats, they were sent by

King George III to attain order again in the

colonies.

Continental Army: Advantages

1. Familiar with the land

2. Good leadership

3. Highly motivated

4. Alliance with Spain and France

Continental Army:

Disadvantages

1. Little money and supplies

2. No formal army or navy

Assignment

You will create a foldable that will compare and

contrast both the Continental army and the British

army. If you do not finish in class, it will be

homework.

Introduction and Reflection go on pg.13 in your

notebook. Your 2 paragraph reflection

(homework) will be you answering the following

question: Which army would you prefer to be a

part of? Why? Be specific.

Your notes will be stapled to pg. 14 next class.

Your foldable will be stapled to pg. 15 next class.

British Army: Advantages

1. Large, powerful army

2. Money

3. Powerful navy

British Army: Disadvantages

1. Unmotivated

2. 300 mile supply line

3. Unfamiliar with land

4. Little support from colonists