USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A major weakness for the Continental Army was manpower; they were always short of qualified and capable men. General George Washington routinely had no more than 20, 000 troops at one time and place.

Detailed explanation-2: -Congress was unable to regulate interstate and foreign commerce; some states refused to pay for goods they purchased from abroad. Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit. No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens.

Detailed explanation-3: -Critical shortages of arms and ammunition, clothing, shelter, and camp equipment persisted in spite of repeated appeals to political authorities and the local population; food rations for both man and beast were unpredictable. The Continental Congress’s efforts to equip and feed its army were inadequate from the start.

Detailed explanation-4: -Their weaknesses included difficulties raising funds for the war, no navy, a very small army, no training or organization, and many colonists still supported the Crown. British strengths included having an much larger and more experienced army, the strongest navy in the world, and alliances with Native Americans.

Detailed explanation-5: -One major disadvantage or weakness of the British army was that it was fighting in a distant land. Great Britain had to ship soldiers and supplies across the Atlantic, which was very costly, in order to fight the Revolutionary War.