Question

Why did the Continental Congress have a difficult time funding the Continental Army?
A.
The government of the United States had not built up a reserve of weapons and therefore was extremely expensive to create.
B.
Many of America's wealthiest landowners were not in favor of the Revolutionary War and refused to contribute funding.
C.
Trade with Britain was suspended as a result of the Declaration of Independence, and the American economy suffered from a depression.
D.
The central government established under the Articles of Confederation had no power to collect taxes.

Answer 1

D. The central government established under the Articles of Confederation had no power to collect taxes, so Congress could only request money from the states, borrow, or print currency — all of which made funding the Continental Army difficult.