THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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General Cornwallis
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George Washington
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John Hancock
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Patrice Henry
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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: -Appointed Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army 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: -On June 19, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
Detailed explanation-4: -On June 15, 1775, George Washington, who would one day become the first American president, accepts an assignment to lead the Continental Army.