The Continental Congress was formed to . A. govern the colonies during the Revolutionary War

B. form an American house of Parliament

C. create a standing army to resist the Stamp Act

D. elect a President to lead the colonies during wartime

A. govern the colonies during the Revolutionary War.

Explanation:

The Continental Congress was a group of American leaders from the various colonies who met to plan an organised resistance to the British.

When the American Revolution broke out, they governed the colonies during the war and coordinated efforts against the British which was no easy task as the American army was initially made up of various militias.