The Congress made a number of important organizational decisions that have had lasting impacts on the United States. These decisions include:
- The creation of the Continental Army, which eventually became the United States Army.
- The adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed the thirteen colonies' independence from Great Britain.
- The establishment of the Articles of Confederation, a document that served as the first constitution of the United States.
- The creation of the office of President of the Continental Congress, which was later replaced by the office of President of the United States.
These organizational decisions were instrumental in the development of the United States and many of them are still in effect today, serving as the foundation of the American political system.