= Continental Congress = The '''Continental Congress''' was the appointed council governing the United States from rebellion until ratification of the [[UnitedStates/ArticlesOfConfederation|first constitution]]. <<TableOfContents>> ---- == 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'''. ---- == History == ---- CategoryRicottone