Analyze the Political Diplomatic and Military Reasons for the United States Victory in the Revolutionary War. Confine Your Answer to the Period 1775-1783

By 1175, Colonists were fed up with Britain and had a desire to rebel against Britain. A mix of political, diplomatic, and military advantages led to the United States victory over Great Britain. The victory was achieved because of the Patriots common goal of independence and the leadership of George Washington. Diplomatically, the French aided the victory after the United States won their trust after the United States won the Battle of Saratoga. Militarily, this is the most significant of the three, George Washington's military expertise and his guerilla style warfare tactic lead to a victory over the British.

Political: Whigs that had recently taken over the British Parliament and Prime Ministry sympathized with the American cause and had made crafting a peace treaty under any circumstance their main priority.

Diplomatic: Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic appeal had a major impact. The colonies indeed needed help of every description: men, money, equipment, ships, and all things to fight a successful war. The long years of enmity between France and Britain opened the way for the leadership of Franklin. And he was not only the man to exploit it, but also the reason for the acceptance of thirteen states as a recognized nation in the world of nations.

Military: The American military at this time was very immature, but it's leaders were from all walks of life; George Washington (served in the French and Indian War); marquis de La Fayette (French general who assisted Washington); Friedrich von Steuben (Prussian general who helped drill the Continental Army to match that of the British forces). The British military at this time was at an all-time incompetence level and enjoyed luxuries of taking their time and doing their own thing which isn't exactly how you fight/win a war. Notably "lazy" generals: Sir William Howe, Thomas Gage, John Burgoyne.