Question

The defeat of the British: How did the Americans go from being decisively defeated by
the British in New York in 1776 to winning the American Revolution in 1781?
Use the organizer below to explain three reasons: Weapons , Tactics and Strategies , Training

Answer 1

1. The French sent a general to modernize Washingtons army with modern European tactics.

2. Britain had a massive navy but couldn’t be everywhere at once. This allowed the smaller French navy to successfully clear a British blockade and help Washington secure a major land victory in which hundreds of British soldiers surrendered.

3. The French supplied Washington with enough weapons to supply his army.