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Why Americans Won the American Revolution

Why Americans Won the American Revolution. Geography. Americans were fighting at home on familiar ground. The British were far from home in unknown territory. Foreign Help.

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Why Americans Won the American Revolution

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  1. Why Americans Won the American Revolution

  2. Geography • Americans were fighting at home on familiar ground. The British were far from home in unknown territory.

  3. Foreign Help • Spanish and French soldiers fought with the Americans. France loaned money and their navy. Polish officers provided training. Casmir Pulaski was one of these Polish officers.

  4. Patriotism • Patriots refused to give up. They loved their country and would fight to the death to defend it.

  5. Leaders • George Washington’s leadership and military skills were so good that he was respected by Americans and British alike.

  6. War Strategy • The Continental Army eventually began using guerilla warfare to win battles.

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