USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -June 15, 1775-George Washington was unanimously selected as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

Detailed explanation-2: -To this end, Adams suggested the appointment of a Virginian, George Washington, to command the Continental forces, despite the fact that New Englanders were used to fighting in local militias under officers elected from among their own ranks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adams greatly respected Washington and in 1775 pushed for Congress to name him the head of the army. Adams believed that with Washington in command, “This Appointment will have a great Effect, in cementing and securing the Union of these Colonies."

Detailed explanation-4: -John Adams was an early member of the Continental Congress, which was created to resist British tyranny. It met in Philadelphia, eventually plotting American independence from Britain. While there, in 1775, Adams nominated George Washington, a Virginian, to lead the Continental Army.

Detailed explanation-5: -After crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776, Washington led his forces in an attack upon the Hessian garrison at Trenton, New Jersey. Washington’s lightning attack surprised the Hessians and led to the capture of almost two-thirds of the 1, 500 man force-at the cost of zero American combat casualties.