Continental Army Rank Cards

Click a card to learn about military rank and where it fits in the Continental Army’s chain of command. Use the scavenger hunt to practice reading carefully and using evidence.

Hierarchy of Ranks (Top → Bottom)

10 ranks

Rank Details

Select a card

Choose a rank card

You’ll see responsibilities, command relationships, and key vocabulary here.

How to use this activity

  • Click any rank card to open a deeper “field manual” explanation.
  • Then answer the scavenger hunt questions using what you learned.
  • Tip: Look for words like commands, reports to, and leads.
ADA tip: You can use Tab to move between cards and press Enter to open one.

Scavenger Hunt (Online + Printable)

Answer the questions, then press Check Answers. Correct choices turn green; incorrect turn red. Printing will include only the questions and then, on a new page, an answer key.

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Answer Key