Why did the colonies need to create an army?

Why did the colonies need to create an army?

The Continental Army was formed to secure American colonists’ independence from Great Britain. This army courageously fought what became known as the American Revolutionary War and claimed victory for the newly formed United States. The Revolutionary War began in 1775.

Why was the colonial army unable to get the supplies they needed?

Inadequate administrative procedures, a scarcity of money and the failure of credit, a weak transportation system, and a lack of manufacturing all combined with the natural obstacles of geography and weather to create frequent shortages of food, clothing, tents, and other military supplies throughout the war.

Why did the British army have difficulty fighting in the American colonies?

Fear that the Continental Congress would control the colonies as the British Parliament had; thus it had difficulty enlisting soldiers and raising money.

What shortages did the colonial army have?

They lacked powder, muskets, cannon, lead, bayonets, cartridge boxes, cartridge paper, textiles, entrenching tools, and such camp equipment as kettles. The supplying of food was less of a problem while the army was stationary around Boston, but the shortage of salt meant that meat and fish could not be preserved.

What were the strengths of the British at the beginning of the war?

Britain’s military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress.

Why did the Continental Congress send the Olive Branch Petition to the King?

In July 1775, Congress sent a petition to the King seeking a way to end the crisis between the British government and her American colonies. The Olive Branch petition noted the union between Great Britain and her colonies excited the envy of other nations.