WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The colonists had a large, well-trained army compared to the British. In the early years of the war, the size of the Continental Army dwindled largely because soldiers left as their year of service was completed. Hessians were hired German soldiers who fought for the British.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Over 230, 000 soldiers served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, although no more than 48, 000 at any one time. The largest number of troops gathered in a single place for battle was 13, 000.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term “Hessians” refers to the approximately 30, 000 German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American Revolution. They were principally drawn from the German state of Hesse-Cassel, although soldiers from other German states also saw action in America.

Detailed explanation-5: -Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and drove the enemy from Philadelphia. The American victory at Saratoga stopped the British plan to separate New England from the rest of the colonies.