WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The challenge that Washington faced as commander of the Continental Army included ____
A
avoiding a major defeat until his army was better equipped and trained
B
fighting with an army of volunteers who often went home
C
having shortages of equipment and men
D
all of the above.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington’s army was ravaged by disease, cold, and sickness during its time in Valley Forge. Washington repeatedly asked Congress and other local magistrates for support of his wasting army. During the time at Valley Forge, the Continental Army did receive improved field training from Baron Friedrich von Steuben.

Detailed explanation-2: -Washington left for Massachusetts within days of receiving his commission and assumed command of the Continental Army in Cambridge on July 3, 1775. After eight years of war, Washington resigned his commission as Commander in Chief on December 23, 1783.

Detailed explanation-3: -What challenges did the nation face during Washington’s presidency? They faced conflict with the Native Americans, the Whisky Rebellion, problems with the northwest territory, solving the British issue so they created a peace treaty, and neutrality.

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