British Weaknesses
Political issues:
Colonies were disorganized for war
Loyalists, neutrals, & patriots
Continental Congress provided little leadership
British Strengths
Military issues:
Brutal treatment of soldiers
Poor food (old & wormy)
Colonies were a large territory to occupy
Fighting 3,000 miles from home
Messages took weeks to be passed
Soldiers arrived sick & unready to fight
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