American revolution
George Washington was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War against Britain.
No one ran against Washington. He was ceremoniously elected.
He was the Commander in Chief (President of the US).
Washington went to Congress and became the Commander of American forces against British for the revolution. Later, he will become president of the constitutional convention and serve as the first president of the newly formed United States in 1789.George Washington was important to the American Revolution because he was chosen to be the chief- and commander of the Continental army
John Adams and it was decided by Congress that Washington was meant to be president.
Major General Samuel Smith was the commander of the defenses of Washington and Baltimore during the War of 1812. He played a crucial role in the defense of Baltimore during the Battle of Baltimore, including the successful defense of Fort McHenry against a British naval bombardment.
England
A General in the Revolutionary Army
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President George Washington.
During the Revolutionary war there was no such thing as a Supreme Commander. On a June 15th,1775 the Patriots named George Washington as the Commander in Chief of the American Armies against Great Britain.
No, George Washington ran unopposed in both of his presidential elections.