Why did the continental congress have a difficult time funding the continental army?
a.
the central government established under the articles of confederation had no power to collect taxes.
b.
the continental army had no built up reserve of weapons and therefore was extremely expensive to create.
c.
trade with britain was suspended as a result of the declaration of independence, and the american economy suffered
from a depression
d. many of america's wealthiest landowners were not in favor of the revolutionary war and refused to contribute funding.

b. native americans them

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