The south was unable to create an army of its own because:
nothing united the southern states like the northern union
all the great military leaders were in the north
there were no military schools in the south
each state wanted to keep a military of its own.

After early colonial losses to the british in new york, a.general washington withdrew his troops to pennsylvania. b.the colonies ratified the declaration of independence. c.the continental army set up headquarters at fort lee. d.general washington set up headquarters in new jersey.