THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
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Question
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At what gathering was George Washington chosen as commander of the Continental Army?
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The Stamp Act Congress
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The Continental Congress
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The Boston Tea Party
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A town meeting
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775. Washington was selected over other candidates such as John Hancock based on his previous military experience and the hope that a leader from Virginia could help unite the colonies.
Detailed explanation-2: -Attending the Second Continental Congress in military uniform, George Washington was appointed as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army by his fellow congressmen.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1774, Washington joined the Continental Congress as a delegate from Virginia.
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