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: -The Continental Army had many weaknesses during the American Revolutionary War. First, there was always a shortage of men. George Washington had 20, 000 troops or less at times. The men enlisted (joined) for only six months to a year.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.