WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -So the British officers, when they were confronted with American troops firing French gunpowder, knew it because the American muskets were able to reach them at a greater distance than they could fire and hit the Americans. This was an enormous advantage for the American troops firing French gunpowder.

Detailed explanation-2: -A closer look provides insight into how the underdogs emerged victorious. Britain’s military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the beginning of the American Revolution, the British seemed to have all the advantages. They had the strongest navy in the world. They had an experienced, well-trained army, and a worldwide empire. They also had a larger population (8 million vs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The First Shot. Let us consider the circumstantial evidence: First, the British accounts of the battle. Those confirmed to be on the scene to witness the first shots say the Americans fired first (referring to the hedge wall[2] or behind Buckman Tavern).

Detailed explanation-5: -List three advantages the Patriots had during the American Revolution. Americans had home field advantage, British supplies was far away, strong motivation to fight, and George Washington.