what were the top ten reasons for winning the American Revolution?

Question

can anyone give me the top ten reasons for winning the American Revolution?

Answer 1

ONE- the British had a 3000 mile supply route over the Atlantic.
Two- The Americans had 1800 miles of coast, and the Brits could cover only a fraction of it.
Three- British blunders in not being more aggressive in 1776.
Four- American success in taking control of the civil government in every state-even after taking over large sections of territory, the Brits could not reinstate civil government loyal to the crown.
Five- active resistance by the local militias to British patrols and expeditions, making them remain close to support by their navy.
Six, Washington's successfully pulling the military together, keeping it from being too draining by stealing from the populace, keeping the support of the Cont'l Congress, giving control of the military to the civilian government. Hearts and Minds!
Seven- French aid- the French gave much money, arms, ammunition, and naval support.
Eight, Washington's strategy of keeping the British from holding large areas in the north by constant threat- he rarely risked loosing his army, just battles. You win wars not by winning battles, but by being the last army on hand.
The Brits and Americans used the same type of weapons, the same tactics. The Americans outlasted the Brits.
Nine- The Brits hold over American was a side show compared to their holdings over the rest of the world...they wanted to hold the West Indies and India much more than America, and had to divert much effort from America to counter the French and Spanish in the Carribean and Indian areas.
Ten- Americans fought for their homes, the Brits for the King. Not the same level of support at all!

Answer 2

I'm a NY Giants fan, and like the Steelers since the 70's but... the Patriots are being promoted for a very good reason, if you REALLY pay attention... (Love is BLIND, but don't be a blind fan). Too much $$$ is going the Steelers way -- and the one thing no one sees, is a 40-13 Patriots win... AND THAT IS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. The Pats will blow the Steelers right out of New England -- and I am NOT a fan of NE in the least. Any Steelers fan that didn't see THE FIX with the NY Jets game, and the Miami game (even worse) -- isn't really paying attention. And that, is just sad if you're over 25 years old. One thing counts, in any high-profile game... and that is WHERE IS THE $$$ GOING. And anyone who thinks the "line" moves, along with betting, is a neophyte. You ca go back & forth with facts/stats for both sides... all day "till Sunday" -- and you'd be right... and guess what? even Patriots fans will lose $$$ on this game (that believe it will be close, or low scoring and take Tease bets, that way). The NFL's business plan is about gambling -- period, and all things stem from it. It's been perfected, since the 60's. DOES ANYONE TALK ABOUT HOW THE CHICAGO BEARS -- WITH THE BEST DEFENSE IN THE NFL LAST YEAR, ENOUGH TO GO THE SUPER BOWL.. doesn't rush the passer last night? THEY GOT 1 SACK. And their coaching allowed a backup's backup to throw at will, with very simple plays -- and why? BECAUSE THE NFL owed Joe Gibbs for throwing that game, the way he did vs. the Bills. The NFL is complex, and I won on the Redskins.. because I've seen this script before. The NFL set-up bettors 2 weeks in a row with 20-24+ spreads, and teased us with near-missed (gee? crazy how the QBs threw so many crucial picks, so late in both games -- and how the Pats were awarded 5-downs on 3 occasions AND a TD that wasn't caught, eh?).

Answer 3

1. Britain had just finished the 100 years war on the continent. They were exhausted and bloodied.
2. THey had no good leadership.
3. There lines of communication to the Ministry of War was 3000 miles long.
4. The vastness of the American Continent.
5. Archaic battle practices on the British part.
6. Disease and desertion of the soldiers.
7. Dependency of mercenaries.
8. The French interdicting the British ships.
9. The unconventional warfare waged by the continental soldiers.
10Lack of support of the British cause.

Answer 4

British Generals Blunders
George Washington
Trenton Christmas day 1776
Saratoga
Ben Franklin
France
John Paul Jones
Nathanael Greene
Americans
Fort Ticonderoga

Answer 5

French kept surrendering; Brits tied up taking prisoners;

British marched on the left of the road, Americans on the right; never made contact;

Too may tea breaks!

Cricket takes so long to play ( versus baseball) most British troops never got into battle;

Reinforcements coming from Europe got lost in Bermuda Triangle;

Never got those Red Coats back from the cleaners.;

Stayed in towns, watching BBC America on cable and getting homesick;

Didn't have exact change for GW Bridge, Jersey Turnpike, etc...

Pats had Tom Brady and Bill Belichek

and the Number One Reason:
Thought they were fighting the NEW YORK Yankees; spent their time in the Bronx booing A-Rod

Answer 6

1. The French
2. The French
3. The French...


10. The French

you get the idea.

Answer 7

1. fighting tactics
2. type of weapons
3. incompetent British leadership
4. French help
5. Foreign training of US soldiers
6. Attitude of fighting for freedom
7. fighting on ones own land
8. guerrilla style fighting vs. open ranks style
9. American attitude " its not the size of the dog in the fight but rather the size of the fight in the dog. "
10. types of uniforms -- red color made easy targets

Answer 8

I agree with the previous answer, but I would add -
King George's lack of vision.