Question

breaking free quiz american literature a / the revolutionary americans 1. how was the continental army formed, initially? over time, local militias formed to protect colonists from harassment by british troops. it was composed of british soldiers who deserted englands army. colonists were drafted by their local governments and forced to serve. george washington traveled around the colonies enlisting soldiers.

Explanation:

The Continental Army was initially formed from local militias that had developed over time to protect colonists from harassment by British troops. These militias were made up of colonist - volunteers. It was not composed of British deserters, colonists were not initially forced to serve through drafting, and George Washington was appointed its commander after its initial formation, not the one who initially traveled to enlist soldiers to form it.

Answer:

Over time, local militias formed to protect colonists from harassment by British troops.