in the american revolution, why did the british loose the colonies?

Answer 1

because they were too tight, they had to be loosened.

Answer 2

Well, especially in the beginning, they severely underestimated the colonists. They believed they would turn and flee at the first battle when faced with what was the best trained and experienced army of the time. It was also very much a function of their generals. I don't know the specifics, but none of them seemed to understand that the crux of the American resistance was the Continental army. At many points, the British failed to pursue Washington and seemed more concerned about conquering land rather than defeating the American army, believing, incorrectly, that most of the colonists were still loyal to the Crown. The ability of Washington himself isn't to be underestimated either. He took many calculated risks that payed off immensely and managed, against all odds, to keep his army together, after every defeat, at Valley Forge, and at Morristown.

It was also a matter of supplies. Troops, and much of their weapons, ammunition, etc. had to be shipped across the Atlantic, and the colonists tended to own arms and didn't have to deal with the delays intrinsic to trans-Atlantic shipping. Moreover, the Colonists were, from quite early on, given money by both Spain and France, who only increased their support as the colonists faired better, leading, of course, to a French army under L'Fayette being sent overseas after the decisive victory at Saratoga that foiled the British plan to cut the colonies in two.

It was also, lastly, a function of the arrogance of George III. He rejected an offer of peace from the Continental Congress early on and generally refused to face the reality of the situation until it was too late..

Answer 3

It really all boiled down to the fact that the Bristish were fighting an insuurection in a colony 3000 miles away. This made a logistical nightmare when it came to feeding, clothing and equiping the troops with munitions, etc.
The revolution also was a great financial burden for the Crown and the British soldiers were despised for their sometimes rampant burning and looting of cities and towns. Of course when your supplies are low and none are forth coming, you do this to keep your troops moving and in fighting condition. However, to stem the supply lines of the colonists and to wreak havoc the British also adopted a scorched earth policy with some port cities to halt the flow of rebel supplies. most noteably New London, CT where Benedict Arnold himself was a commander with the British. After burning New London, the people of Norwich (his hometown 15 miles to the north) went into the local cemetery and destroyed the gravestones of Arnold's mother and a brother. Their graves are still unmarked to this day in the same cemetery as Samuel Huntington. First President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 4

They didn't lose all the colonies, only the colonies in North America. And there were many battles, and eventually the British lost to the Americans who had the help of the French

Answer 5

America had help from the french forces to gain independence....are you not proud of your country?..wait hold on..are u an american????..!!!!!

Answer 6

It wasnt worth fighting for, really...