John Adams Recommended George Washington as Commander of the Continental

question 28

Multiple Choice

John Adams recommended George Washington as commander of the Continental army because:

• A) he knew that Washington was weighing an offer from Britain to lead its North American forces.
• B) he shared Washington's view of the importance of natural rights.
• C) the fact that Washington was from Virginia could help unify the colonists.
• D) he knew Washington had opposed General Howe's forces cutting down the Liberty Tree.
• E) they had an agreement that Adams would then be put in charge of administering the army in the New England colonies.

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