= Continental Congress =

The '''Continental Congress''' was the appointed council governing the United States from rebellion until ratification of the [[UnitedStates/ArticlesOfConfederation|first constitution]].

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== Composition ==



=== Continental Army ===

The second congress authorized the creation of a '''Continental Army'''. By congressional authority, the army was placed under the command of [[UnitedStates/GeorgeWashington|George Washington]] as '''commander-in-chief'''.



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== History ==



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