The Delegates to the Second Continental Congress Chose George Washington

question 61

Multiple Choice

The delegates to the Second Continental Congress chose George Washington as commander in chief because

• A) he was the most radical and outspoken proponent of Independence.
• B) he had distinguished himself as a brilliant strategist during the Seven Years' War.
• C) they wanted to show England that there was commitment to war outside New England.
• D) he had curried favor with many of the most influential delegates.

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