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Why did the colonies need a continental army?

The Continental Army was formed to secure American colonists independence from Great Britain. This army courageously fought what became known as the American Revolutionary War and claimed victory for the newly formed United States. The Revolutionary War began in 1775.

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very, very complex question. and (and hi btw). this war lasted from 1861 to 1865. it was between the north and the south. it began as a result of the long-standing controversy over the enslavement of african american people. it broke out when secessionist forces attacked fort sumter in south carolina when after abraham lincoln had been inaugurated as the president of the united states.

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