Britain Strengths: Well trained and equipped army / navy strong central government with central economy support of loyalists and many native Americans ( 4 of 6 tribes )
United States strengths: Familiar Territory Solid leadership of Washington and other generals Common cause
Britain weaknesses: Far from home and unfamiliar terrain many enemies in Europe ( France Spain Netherlands etc ) ( they will help US ) Poor military leaders No common cause to rally army or British people
United States Weaknesses: Many soldiers untrained Shortages of food and ammunition No central government Tiny navy ( but 1,000 privateers. ( Basically pirates ) )