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Why were most soldiers poor? What did most wealthy people do to get out of serving in the army?
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
How did most militia men get their supplies?
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
What was wrong with being paid in Colonial Dollars?
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
Most men in government, such as the Continental Congress, were...
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
Since 10% of white men owned almost HALF the wealth in America, what often occurred?
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
Who was the richest man in America at this time?
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
Officers in the Army were paid between 3 and 12 TIMES as much as common soldiers, so common soldiers often...
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
Why was Shay's Rebellion such a big deal if the farmers just ended up being arrested and killed?
George Washington
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
Inflation (prices rising) made Colonial Dollars basically worthless!
wealthy white men
rebelled against their officers, demanded more pay, or deserted
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
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