EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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Detailed explanation-1: -While the Congress authorized an army of 75, 000, at its peak Washington’s main force never had more than 18, 000 men. The terms of service were such that only men with relatively few other options chose to join the Continental Army.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Army was formed by the Continental Congress in 1775 after the outbreak of the American Revolution. 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.
Detailed explanation-3: -They established a Continental army and elected George Washington as Commander-in-Chief, but the delegates also drafted the Olive Branch Petition and sent it to King George III in hopes of reaching a peaceful resolution.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.