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The Pros And Cons Of The American Revolution
How were the Americans able to win in the American Revolution? There were many disadvantages for the American yet they were able to win many victories. The Americans were also able to have advantages over the British . The American’s achieved victory over the British because of their familiarity with the geography, they were allies with European nations and their ability to unify. The Americans knew the geography better than the British, this was helpful during battle. With the knowledge of geography consequently, the Americans can choose where the best place to attack. The text states, “They chose geographic features, like hilltops, that would provide an advantage in battle.” The text explain that Americans would chose hilltops which help

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