USA HISTORY

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: -Washington served as Commander-in-Chief of the army throughout the War. When Washington assumed command, the Continental Army truly was not even an army. Rather, it was a loosely and poorly coordinated band of militias and citizen-soldiers under control of the individual states.

Detailed explanation-3: -His impressive appearance, quiet and confident manner, and good work in the military committees of Congress had impressed his compatriots. Washington himself recognized, when he accepted the command, that he lacked the requisite experience and knowledge in handling large groups of men.