The Continental Army was the army formed by the Second Continental Congress after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the former British colonies that later became the United States of America. Established by a resolution of the Congress on June 14, 1775, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in their revolt against the rule of Great Britain.
The Continental Army was supplemented by local militias and volunteer troops that remained under control of the individual states or were otherwise independent. George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the army throughout the war.
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- Continental Army at Wikipedia