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**__ The Continental Army __** The Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.It was established by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the thirteen colonies in their fight against the rule of Great Britain.The Continental Army was supplied the by local militias and other troops that remained under control of the individual states. General George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the army throughout the war. Most of the Continental Army was disbanded in 1783 after the Treaty of Paris ended the war. The remaining soldiers then started what is now the US Army. [|Video]

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The Continental Army soldiers were the mintuemen before the army was formed in 1775.

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 * June- The Continental Army is established
 * June 15- George Washington was officially appointed as Commander- in - Chief
 * Disbanded 1783