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