What advantage and disadvantage did the Continental Army have at the beginning of the war

The Continental Army had a number of advantages over the British army. Their biggest advantage was that they were fighting for a grand cause, their independence and freedom, which was a very motivating factor.

At the beginning of the war, American soldiers were poorly trained and poorly equipped. They lacked gunpowder, rifles, food, and clothing. Some men had only spears or axes for weapons.

immigrants from northern and western europe continued coming as they had for three centuries, but in decreasing numbers

what exactly is the question to this?