USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Patriots disadvantages included a small population; lack of a regular army, lack of a navy; lack of military experience; a short supply of weapons and ammunition; and a lack of agreement among American colonists, some of whom were either neutral or were Loyalists not Patriots.

Detailed explanation-2: -Military the Patriot Forces were at a disadvantage when compared to the British in terms of supplies, discipline, and manpower. In David McCullough’s 1776 states that American forces were in disarray compared to an army in their time period. The organization in the Continental army was non existent.

Detailed explanation-3: -Patriots, also known as Whigs, were the colonists who rebelled against British monarchial control. Their rebellion was based on the social and political philosophy of republicanism, which rejected the ideas of a monarchy and aristocracy – essentially, inherited power.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Americans had tremendous difficulty raising enough funds to purchase basic supplies for their troops, including shoes and blankets. The British had a winning tradition. Around one in five Americans openly favored the Crown, with about half of the population hoping to avoid the conflict altogether.