Mobilizing the War
The Americans were able to manufacture a small amount of equipment of weaponry necessary for war through a government arsenal that Congress had created. The Americans relied heavily on weapons that they were able to capture from the British, and they also got many of their materials from France.
Congress tried to raise money by selling bonds, but very few could afford them. Congress instead had to issue paper money, which resulted in inflation and affected prices and the value of paper money. Eventually, the Americans were able to finance the war by borrowing from other foreign nations.
In 1775, very few Americans were interested in volunteering and working for military service. Thus, the states tried to persuade and force men into military service by paying bounties. Congress eventually created a Continental army under the command of George Washington. With foreign assistance and aid from foreign military experts, Washington was able to hold together an army of about 10,000 men.
Congress tried to raise money by selling bonds, but very few could afford them. Congress instead had to issue paper money, which resulted in inflation and affected prices and the value of paper money. Eventually, the Americans were able to finance the war by borrowing from other foreign nations.
In 1775, very few Americans were interested in volunteering and working for military service. Thus, the states tried to persuade and force men into military service by paying bounties. Congress eventually created a Continental army under the command of George Washington. With foreign assistance and aid from foreign military experts, Washington was able to hold together an army of about 10,000 men.