What was the Army first called?

• A. The Continental Army
• B. The American Revolution Army
• C. The American Continental Army
• D. The United States Army

Answer: (C)

The Army was initially called the Continental Army, which played a crucial role during the American Revolutionary War. Established by the Second Continental Congress in June 1775, the Continental Army was formed to fight against British rule, unifying the colonies under a single command. The term "American Continental Army" is not historically recognized as the official name used at that time; the recognized term was simply the Continental Army.

The other options, while related to historical contexts, do not accurately reflect the official name of the Army founded during the Revolutionary War. The United States Army, which we know today, was officially established later, in 1784, after the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Thus, the Continental Army held significance as the collective military force engaged in the fight for independence before the formal naming of the United States Army.