Why did the continental congress have a difficult time funding the continental army? a. trade with britain was suspended as a result of the declaration of independence, and the american economy suffered from a depression. b. many of america's wealthiest landowners were not in favor of the revolutionary war and refused to contribute funding. c. the continental army had no built up reserve of weapons and therefore was extremely expensive to create. d. the central government established under the articles of confederation had no power to collect taxes.