Question

at the beginning of the revolutionary war, thousands of men rushed to join patriot state militias and the continental army. but by late 1776, the patriot forces had a more difficult time recruiting soldiers. sort the facts into whether they would help or hurt recruitment.
by late 1776, the war had been going on for more than a year and a half.
the continental army suffered many losses during the autumn of 1776.
poorer men could become officers in the continental army.
if all men fought, there wouldnt be enough men to harvest crops.
helped recruitment
hurt recruitment

Explanation:

• "Poorer men could become officers in the Continental Army": This would attract poorer men who might see an opportunity for advancement, thus helping recruitment.
• "By late 1776, the war had been going on for more than a year and a half": A long - drawn - out war would make people hesitant as they might fear a long - term dangerous commitment, hurting recruitment.
• "The Continental Army suffered many losses during the autumn of 1776": High losses would make potential recruits worried about their safety, hurting recruitment.
• "If all men fought, there wouldn't be enough men to harvest crops": This presents a practical problem (food security) if men join the army, so it would hurt recruitment.

Answer:

• Helped recruitment: Poorer men could become officers in the Continental Army.
• Hurt recruitment: By late 1776, the war had been going on for more than a year and a half; The Continental Army suffered many losses during the autumn of 1776; If all men fought, there wouldn't be enough men to harvest crops.