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During the Revolutionary War, anyone who helped the continental army was considered by the British to be part of the revolution and hence a criminal, who could be executed for treason against the British crown. So, even to do business with the continental army could be construed to be a crime.
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What kind of people made up the Continental Army?
Almost all of the people in the Continental Army were farmers. 90% of the population consisted of farmers. Unlike the British Army, almost all of the Americans could read and write. Henry Knox, was a bookseller. He started as a private and was promoted to general of the artillery. Benedict Arnold was a druggist.
Why were soldiers deserting the Continental Army?
Life as a soldier in the Continental Army was tough...the soldiers of the Continental Army were primarily farmers who had no prior experience in warfare. America lacked the funding to supply the soldiers with basic needs such as shirts, jackets, socks, shoes, and food. In especially tough times like at Valley Forge, more soldiers left because of the raging cold and lack of supplies.
What is the relationship of Washington and Continental Army?
he was the leader/commander of the Continental army
What was the name of the first colonial army?
It's generally referred to as the Colonial Army or the Continental Army.
How can you use 'US Continental Army' in a sentence?
"There was no organization called the US Continental Army because the United States hadn't been formed when the Continental Army was assembled." Optionally: "George Washington was a General in the Continental Army."
Who was the paid soldier in Continental Army who fought the british army?
At the time the country was 90% farms, so the majority of the continental army were farmers.
What were the differences between the continental army and the militia?
The continental army had men who enlisted, and was like a regular army. The militia had temporary and unprofessional who were mostly farmers.
Who was a paid soldier in the continental army who fought the British?
At the time the country was 90% farms, so the majority of the continental army were farmers.
What people made up the Continental Army?
Most were made from farmers
Who served as a soldier in the continental army during the American revolution?
90% were farmers serving in the colonial army.
What was the roles of the farmers who joined the cry of freedom?
Most of them became soldiers in the Continental Army.
What was the name of the colonists' army?
The Continental Army.
What was American army led by George Washington called?
George Washington was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War against Britain.
What kind of people made up the Continental Army?
Almost all of the people in the Continental Army were farmers. 90% of the population consisted of farmers. Unlike the British Army, almost all of the Americans could read and write. Henry Knox, was a bookseller. He started as a private and was promoted to general of the artillery. Benedict Arnold was a druggist.
What are the continental army's advantages?
At the time the British were the largest and most powerful army. The continental army was small. However the war was fought on foreign land for the British so it was harder for them and also determination help the US win.
What were the British advantages over the continental army?
Britain was an established army. The Continental Army was not.
Why were soldiers deserting the Continental Army?
Life as a soldier in the Continental Army was tough...the soldiers of the Continental Army were primarily farmers who had no prior experience in warfare. America lacked the funding to supply the soldiers with basic needs such as shirts, jackets, socks, shoes, and food. In especially tough times like at Valley Forge, more soldiers left because of the raging cold and lack of supplies.
