Continental army had an advantage or disadvantage at the beginning of the war

Bonus question: according to wikipedia, in chinese philosophy yin and yang "describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent." what are some examples from the story that amy tan may have intentionally incorporated elements of yin and yang philosophy into this story? select 2.

Why was new orleans destined to be the center of slave trade in the southern united states

Does the amount of material present affect its intensive or extensive properties? explain.