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Describe the main causes of the British defeat in America. 

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Describe in detail the reasons for British failure in the American freedom

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The main reasons of British defeat in the American war of independence were the following:

Long distance between England and America : There was a distance of thousands of kilometres between England and America. In addition to this, the British soldiers were not familiar with the geographical condition of America. On the other hand, the navies of Spain, France and Holland stopped England from sending crucial military equipment to America on high seas. In this way, the American army got assistance from France, Spain and Holland together which proved beneficial for it.

Lack of enthusiasm among British soldiers : The British soldiers had to fight against their common caste brethren living in America. Thus, they lacked enthusiasm. On the other hand, the American people were committed to sacrifice everything in order to come out victorious in their struggle to obtain their political, economic and social rights.

Most soldiers in British Army were mercenaries : Most of the soldiers in British army were mercenaries which they had rented from Germany. They had no interest in victory and were only interested in getting their contractual money. Because of this, they could not stand against the American volunteers who were full of patriotism.

The oppressive policy of George III: The oppressive policy of George III also proved helpful to America. People were angry with England. And the British soldiers squandered away opportunities of victory deliberately. The situation was so bad that the British war minister Lord German sometimes read the messages and letters sent back from the battlefield. On the other hand, George Washington proved himself to be an able army commander.

Large extent of field of struggle in America : America was a large country with the view point of area. The battlefields there were spread out in a large area which was a clear disadvantage to the British army. It became very difficult for them to fight on every battlefront.

British Political events favoured America : American people observed everyday political events of Britain closely. England’s deteriorating relations with various European nations proved beneficial for America. France, Spain and Holland gave help to America.

The capable leadership of America : The American freedom movement received the leadership of capable leaders like George Washington and AbrahaiH Lincoln, which helped America and became a nightmare for England.

The dedication of american patriots : The American people were fed up with the violation of human rights. They formed an army of patriotic volunteers who sacrificed their all and played a crucial role in getting freedom from British rule.

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