George Washington Was Named Commander of the Continental Army Primarily

question 113

Multiple Choice

George Washington was named commander of the Continental Army primarily because

• A) of his victory at Fort Duquesne in 1755.
• B) he was from the South.
• C) he was respected as a powerful leader.
• D) he had amassed a large fighting force loyal only to him.
• E) he was sympathetic to the British position.

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