Select the correct answer from each drop down menu The colonists used various strategies to increase funds for the American revolution. For example, the started producing its own money to pay soldiers for their service. This money was in the form of . Without enough gold and silver, congress couldn't back up its currency. Everytime they printed more money, the value of each note decreased, causing. 1) American militia, Continental Congress, Sons of liberty 2) Paper notes, precious stones, gold coins. 3) conflation, deflation, inflation