Question

17 mark for review all of the following contributed to discontent among soldiers in the continental army except: a most soldiers were draftees. b the soldiers feared for the welfare of families back home. c the army had inadequate arms and ammunition. d the army paid soldiers in depreciated paper money. e the army was inadequately fed and clothed.

Explanation:

Fear for family, lack of arms/ammunition, depreciated pay, and poor food/clothing caused discontent. Being draftees was not a cause of discontent in itself compared to these other hardships.

Answer:

A. Most soldiers were draftees.