<P> The Continental Army was formed by the Second Continental Congress after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that 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 . General George Washington was the commander - in - chief of the army throughout the war . </P>
<P> The Continental Army was formed by the Second Continental Congress after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that 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 . General George Washington was the commander - in - chief of the army throughout the war . </P>
what was the purpose of the american revolutionary war
what was the purpose of the american revolutionary war
revolt against the rule of Great Britain
revolt against the rule of Great Britain