Question

What elements were key to the patriots victory at the war

Answer 1

They were fighting in their homeland, meaning they knew the land best. also they had lots of great allies for example the french.

Answer 2

The American patriots seemed the lesser military force when compared to the troops of the British empire.  However, they did have factors that played to their advantage.

• They were highly motivated, fighting for their independence as a nation.  They also knew that if they lost, the penalties for treason against the British were worse than death in battle.
• They were fighting for their home turf on their home turf.  They had "home field advantage," in a sense, knowing the geography better than their British adversaries.
• The colonists became more than just militias, but a truly strong, disciplined military force under the leadership of General George Washington and other skilled leaders.
• The American side used whatever tactics were needed to win, rather than being stuck in traditional battle patterns that had been the norm for European warfare in the 18th century.
• The American side also received a HUGE advantage of financial support and military support from France as an ally, which strengthened their side against the British.