Why was George Washington elected Commander-in-chief of the contidental army?

Answer 1

George Washington was chosen because as a Virginian, he was viewed as a unifying representative of the colonies. His leadership helped to bind the more reluctant south to their more fervently patriotic brothers in the New England colonies.

Answer 2

George Washington had the apperance and the money. He was 6'3 and that was the general appearnce of a General. He was married to a rich widow who could give him money for war if he needed it. And he was a virginian. And virginians knew many people, had close relationships with them and he had the power. George Washington had the apperance and the money. He was 6'3 and that was the general appearnce of a General. He was married to a rich widow who could give him money for war if he needed it. And he was a virginian. And virginians knew many people, had close relationships with them and he had the power.

Answer 3

so he can become a leader to America hes home land

Answer 4

Washington had military experience as a British officer in the French and Indian War and was generally perceived to be a man of personal integrity with outstanding leadership ability.

Answer 5

he was so smart