Question

What challenges did the Continental Army face in the early years of the American Revolution? Select the two correct answers.

A- Their forces had little familiarity with the landscape.

B-Its soldiers were largely untrained and undisciplined.

C-The army included many mercenaries with uncertain loyalty.

D-The army comprised militias that rotated in and out of service.

E- Its commanders had not served in the military or in combat before.

Answer 1

Answer:

Options:  B. Its soldiers were largely untrained and undisciplined.

       E.  Its commanders had not served in the military or in combat before.

Explanation:

The Continental Congress formed to fight against the British. The Continental Army consisted of soldiers from all 13 colonies who were willing to fight Britishers to get independence. American soldiers in the continental army were untrained and undisciplined. Friedrich von Steuben was a military man from Prussia and became part of the Revolutionary War after hired by George Washington. He introduced disciplinary and drills in America. The majority of the people volunteer to fight were farmers and artisans, therefore had no military background.