Strengths: One strength was the patriotism of their people. Many colonists willingly gave their lives to defend their liberty, homes, children, families, and friends. Without this strong support, the American war effort would have crumbled in just a few months.
Weaknesses: They lacked gunpowder, rifles, food, and clothing. Some men had only spears or axes for weapons. organized, untrained army and a small navy. Their weaknesses were far more obvious than their strengths
Rather, the National Association of Realtors expects rates to average 3.1% and the Mortgage Bankers Association says mortgage rates will average 3.3% in 2021. These rate estimates are both up from the 3.0% mortgage rate average in 2020 but lower than 2019 average rates.
