As Commander of the Continental Army,George Washington

question 33

Multiple Choice

As commander of the Continental army,George Washington

• A) had no shortage of Americans willing to volunteer to fight the British.
• B) had no previous actual military experience.
• C) was an early critic of independence.
• D) saw Congress leave all important military decisions up to his judgment.
• E) was admired, respected, and trusted by nearly all Patriots.

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