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Because George Washington had military experience, well respected, and was from the south

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The North felt that they needed to bring in the South (Virginia) into this war for colonial unity

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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.

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Who was chosen to command the Continental Army?

George Washington was chosen to be commander of the Continental Army.


Who was chosen the 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.


At what event was George Washington chosen as commander of the continental congress?

It was the 2nd Continental Congress


What post was George Washington chosen to fill by the second continental congress?

Commander in chief of the Continental Amry


Commander of the continental army?

The commander of the Continental Army was George Washington. And That's why he became the 1st presidant of the united states.


What year was Washington chosen to lead the Continental Army?

George Washington became commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and served until 1783.


How old Was George Washington when chosen as Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

I'm not sure,bit I think he was 24


Who was the commander of continental army?

General George Washington


George Washington was the commander of?

The Continental Army.


What was George Washington a commander of?

George Washington was Commanding General of the Continental Army


What rank was George Washington in 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.


What did the second continental congress accomplishment?

To name George Washington commander-in-cheif.