Because George Washington had military experience, well respected, and was from the south
The North felt that they needed to bring in the South (Virginia) into this war for colonial unity
George Washington was a respected leader in the Continental Congresses and had combat experience as an officer in the British army during the French and Indian War.
George Washington was chosen to be commander of the Continental Army.
General George Washington
George Washington was a General of the Continental Army in the 18th century, the Continental Congress later elected George Washington as the Commander-In-Chief. Making him "General George Washington Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army" he held this position through most of the American Revolution.
The Second Continental Congress named George Washington as supreme commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.
John Adams recommended George Washington to be commander of the Continental Army.
George Washington was chosen to be commander of the Continental Army.
It was General George Washington who was chosen as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Washington was appointed to this position by the Continental Congress.
It was the 2nd Continental Congress
Commander in chief of the Continental Amry
The commander of the Continental Army was George Washington. And That's why he became the 1st presidant of the united states.
George Washington became commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and served until 1783.
I'm not sure,bit I think he was 24
General George Washington
The Continental Army.
George Washington was Commanding General of the Continental Army
George Washington was a General of the Continental Army in the 18th century, the Continental Congress later elected George Washington as the Commander-In-Chief. Making him "General George Washington Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army" he held this position through most of the American Revolution.
To name George Washington commander-in-cheif.