A. After loss at Saratoga British sought to crush the rebellion in the South-believed North would fall.

1. British were able to move soliders faster by ship.

2. Believed many more of the peope in the South were still loyal to Britian.

3. British needed their support for successful campaign.

B. Loyalist failed to come through

1. South seemed to have more patriots

2. Gave guns and food to the Americans.

3. Gave a distinct advantage to the American Cause.