USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The army was plagued by shortages. Guns and gunpowder were so scarce that Benjamin Franklin suggested arming the troops with bows and arrows. Food shortages forced soldiers to beg for handouts. Uniforms were scarce as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -They had more than 42, 000 troops at all times. They were well trained in European military strategies. They excelled in battle fighting against large troops on open ground. The British soldiers had more experience in firing artillery.

Detailed explanation-4: -American Weaknesses The Continental army was always short of men. General George Washington never had more than 20, 000 troops at one time and place. Many soldiers enlisted for six months or a year.