JSDonald
What were some of the factors that led to American victory in the war?
American Revolutionary War
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morri
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The British were able to control the coastal regions with their large navy, but had a small land force that could not control the interior countryside.
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aseforlife
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French support was crucial to American success.
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Zaphod
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Up to 45% of the colonial population actively supported the Revolution.
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ilike2fish
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I can think of several. The American colonists were woodsmen; good shots, used to being in the forest and had slept outside many nights. They were used to shooting at Indians from behind trees. And don't forget: they were fighting on their home turf. They were well suited to guerrilla warfare.