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British Misdiagnosis
- The British misjudged the American Revolution's support, believing it was a small radical group.
- This led to inconsistent policies, mixing military aggression with reconciliation attempts.
British Leadership Failures
- British leadership during the American Revolution wasn't their best.
- Military officers like Howe and Burgoyne missed opportunities, while Clinton and Cornwallis lacked political skills.
American Advantages
- The Americans had advantages like a clear goal (independence), home-field advantage, and European allies.
- These factors made their victory more plausible than initially thought.