Why the Americans Won

Sort the factors behind American victory and British defeat.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 25

How could thirteen colonies beat the strongest empire in the world? Let's look at both sides.
Britain had a large trained army, the world's strongest navy, plenty of money, and many Loyalist supporters.
But Britain's soldiers and supplies had to cross 3,000 miles of ocean. The Americans knew the land and were fighting for their own homes.
Washington kept his army together, and France brought money, soldiers, and ships. The Americans didn't have to win every battle. They just had to keep going until Britain gave up.
When you look at all these causes together, you can draw a conclusion: geography, leaders, and allies all mattered. Try it with a grown-up: read the opening of the Declaration aloud.

Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies:

SS4H1.c — Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
IPS.11 — Information Processing Skill 11: draw conclusions and make generalizations (mastered in Grade 4)