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Almost all of the people in the Continental Army were farmers. 90% of the population consisted of farmers. Unlike the British Army, almost all of the Americans could read and write. Henry Knox, was a bookseller. He started as a private and was promoted to general of the artillery. Benedict Arnold was a druggist.

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the American revolutionary war army. it consisted of whites and eventually African American slaves. some were promised freedom if they fought in the war. it was led by George Washington. It was the resolution of the continental congress in 1775.

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What people made up the Continental Army?

Most were made from farmers


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