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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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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agothe 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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When did the first continental congress get established?
it was established in 1775 The second continental congress formed the continental army and made George Washington a general.
What did The Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington as?
George Washin-gton was made commander-in-chief for the Continental Army.
Why might patriot women have made good spies for the continental army?
you would get to spy
What battle during the American Revolution was considered one of the greatest successes of the Continental Army?
One of the most important battles of the Revolution was the battle of Saratoga, in which the Continental Army captured all of Burgoynes army, a force of over 7,000. This is the battle that made Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold such famous generals. Technically, there were two battles of Saratoga. More info can be found at Wikipedia.
Why the victories at Trenton and Princeton so important to Continental Army?
because the patriots wanted freedom from Britain and that those battles could of made America a free country
What people made up the Continental Army?
Most were made from farmers
What was the continental army was comprised of?
it was made up of minutemen with are also called militiamen (they were regular people that had not a lot of training.
Progress made by the First Continental Congress?
The first Continental Congress created the Continental army and also wrote the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Congress is also responsible for making George Washington the General of the Army.
Who made George Washington the leader of the Continental amry?
George Washington was given command of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
When did the Continental Army made?
If you are asking when it was formed it was after Independence was declared in 1776.
When did the first continental congress get established?
it was established in 1775 The second continental congress formed the continental army and made George Washington a general.
What was NOT a decision made by the Second Continental Congress?
The decision that was not made was to have war with the British.
What did The Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington as?
George Washin-gton was made commander-in-chief for the Continental Army.
When was george washinggton made general of the continental army?
15 June 1775
Who chose George Washington to be the Commander of the Continental Army?
John Adams recommended George Washington to be commander of the Continental Army.
Why might patriot women have made good spies for the continental army?
you would get to spy
Who made George Washington the leader of the Continental Army?
your mom and your face
