Financing the Revolution was difficult for the American side because
A. the colonists' wealth had all been kept in London.
B. Congress did not have the authority to impose taxes.
C. the printing of paper money was illegal.
D. bonds were not yet in use.
E. foreign nations refused to loan money for the war effort.
Answer: B
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