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The usual financial problem, namely shortage of money, faced them. Money was desperately needed to equip, supply and pay salaries for the army fighting in the field. Unfortunately the Continental Congress did not have any means to levy and collect taxes. The individual colonies had to supply the money and troops and they had the same problem. Money was scarce anyway and taxation was a particularly sensitive issue.
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What governing body led the colonies during the revolution?
The governing body that led the colonies during the Revolution was the Continental Congress. It met several times to try to fund the Revolution and for several other reason.
Was inflation a big problem during the revolutionary war?
Inflation was a big problem for Americans during the Revolution
What is the Continetal Congress?
The Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the American Revolution.
Who were the presidents before the American Revolution?
Since there was no America before the revolution there was no presidents; but during the revolution John Hancock was the president of the Continental Congress, which was in charge until the war was over and a new government could be set up.
Who made decisions during the American Revolution?
The main decision maker was the Continental Congress-- by the way, George Washington wasn't the only general, there were many others.
What is a four-letter word for a problem cuased when congress borrowed money for war during the revolution?
Debt.
What was a problem caused during the revolution when Congress borowed money for war?
Inflation happened. The value of the dollar decreased.
What type of government did America have during the revolution?
The Continental Congress.
The what was also known as the Congress during the American Revolution (1775-1783).?
Second Continental Congress
What was Congress also known as the during the American Revolution (1775-1783).?
Second Continental Congress
The was also known as the Congress during the American Revolution (1775-1783).?
Second Continental Congress
What was the congress during the American Revolution?
Second Continental Congress
What governing body led the colonies during the revolution?
The governing body that led the colonies during the Revolution was the Continental Congress. It met several times to try to fund the Revolution and for several other reason.
Partisans during the American Revolution would have supported?
Continental Congress
Why did the colonists have to send diplomats to Europe during the revolution?
For financial support
Did women serve as delegates to the continental congress?
Women did not serve as delegates to the continental congress during the American revolution.
Was inflation a big problem during the revolutionary war?
Inflation was a big problem for Americans during the Revolution
