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Great Britain. AdvantagesLarge economy based on world empireWell established governmentConstitutional MonarchyProfessional ArmyLarge Royal Navy. American Colonies. AdvantagesFighting on
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1. American Revolution Who Had the Upper Hand?
2. Great Britain Advantages
Large economy based on world empire
Well established government
Constitutional Monarchy
Professional Army
Large Royal Navy
3. American Colonies Advantages
Fighting on “Home Turf”
Ready market of resources
4. Great Britain Disadvantages
Long Lines of Communication
Fighting on “Foreign” Soil
5. American Colonies Disadvantages
Weak government
Continental Congress
Economy designed to support Britain in mercantilist system
Disunity
Loyalists or Tories make up one third of population