Continental Army

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of formation?June 14, 1775, established by resolution of the Second Continental Congress
2. What is the commander-in-chief?General George Washington, served throughout the duration of the war
3. What was the Continental Army and why was it created?It was a group of regular people from the thirteen colonies who fought for freedom. It was created on June 14, 1775, to unite the colonies against Britain.
4. Who led the Continental Army and why was he chosen?George Washington was chosen as commander-in-chief. He had experience and made the army look strong.

Second Continental Congress: The de facto national government that authorized the creation and funding of the Continental Army.
Treaty of Paris (1783): The peace treaty that officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the sovereignty of the United States.
Citizen-Soldier: An individual who serves in the military but is also a civilian, often with short-term enlistments, characteristic of the Continental Army.
Logistical Strain: The immense difficulty in providing soldiers with essential supplies like food, clothing, and ammunition.