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What factor(s) made it difficult for George Washington to recruit forces for the Continental army?

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Adding to what MathKitty said, there was also very little resources and time to train an army
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it was thought of as a hopeless fight, since the British had far more advanced military resources, and many did not know how to fight, since many were just farmers.
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