England
13 Colonies
Population
About 12,000,000
About 2, 800,000
Money
Very wealthy, established nation with a treasury
A new government with very little money
Industry
Developed and growing industry
Almost no industry
Military
Large, well-trained army with mercenaries too
Volunteer forces that were poorly equipped
Leaders
Many well-trained officers
Few trained officers
Geography
Fighting in a far-away, unfamiliar land
Familiar with the landscapes
Chart by John Spicer
Which important reason for victory is missing from the chart?
naval superiority of the thirteen colonies
control of railroads and canals
aid from foreign nations
greater number of Indian allies