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What was a key weakness of the Continental army?

• Too many soldiers.

• Large navy.

• Well-trained.

• Always short of men.

Why did few farmers commit to fight longer?

• They were too old.

• They were not interested.

• They were well-paid.

• They feared losing income and couldn't pay taxes.

Why did the Continental army face supply shortages?

• The army had too many supplies.

• The states refused to support the army.

• Congress couldn't tax the states to raise money.

• The Second Continental Congress had too much power.

What was a strength of America during the Revolution?

• Support from the British.

• Abundant gold reserves.

• A large, well-trained army.

• Patriotism of people like Joseph Martin.

Which country secretly helped the Americans in the first two years of the war?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Italy

Who inspired the Continental army as a military leader?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?

• supply shortages

• weak commanders

• unfamiliar territory

• long travel distances

What was a major challenge for the Continental Army in keeping troop numbers?

• High desertion rates.

• Too many foreign recruits.

• Too much support from local militias.

• Plenty of financial resources.

What was the name of the American army in the American Revolution?

• Continental army

• Hessians

• militia

• Redcoats

General George Washington never had more than _________ troops at one time.

• 25,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000