Which body of government organized the Continental Army in 1775?

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The Continental Army was organized by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1775.1

Acting as the provisional government for the 13 colony-states, the Congress established this first regular U.S. fighting force by adopting the militia troops that were then besieging Boston. On June 15, 1775, the Congress appointed George Washington as commander in chief of the army.21