Question

1. What advantages and disadvantages did the Continental Army have at the start of the American Revolution?

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Answer 1

The Continental Congress adopted this "Stars and Stripes" as its official flag on June 14, 1777. On the other hand, the Americans had many intangible advantages. The British fought a war far from home. Military orders, troops, and supplies sometimes took months to reach their destinations.

Answer 2

There were a variety of benefits to the Continental Army over the British army. Their main advantage was that they were struggling, a very encouraging force, for a great cause, their freedom and liberty.