EMERGENCE OF USA
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES
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Question
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He was president of the confederation of states.
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He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
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He persuaded other nations to support the war.
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He was appointed to spy on the British army.
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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: -George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775. Despite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, his leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation in 1781.
Detailed explanation-3: -On 4 July 1776, they declared that the thirteen colonies of America were independent of the parent country. George Washington, a seasoned military commander, was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.