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George Washington was 43 years old in April, 1775, when he accepted the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. He had been a colonel in the Virginia Militia at the age of 22 during the French and Indian War (1754-1758)

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How Was George Washington A Patriot?

George Washington became a patriot after he join the Virginia military during the French and Indian War, and he became A leader of the army. He was chosen to be the Commander of the Continental Army when the thirteen colonies decided to fight the British. In 1789 George Washington became a President of the United States of America(a wonderful patriot).


When does George Washington take command of the army?

George Washington was comander and chief of the continental army during the American Revolution.


What jobs did George Washington have before he became president?

Before George Washington was President he was the top general in the Continental Army. George Washington was a farmer and surveyor.


In 1787 George Washington became president of?

the 2nd continental congress. He Became President of the United States in 1789.


Who was the first commander in chief of the continental army?

George Washington, who was its only commander. When Lexington and Concord brought the start of the war in April, the militias of Massachusetts, joined by much of those of Connecticut and New Hampshire, formed themselves into an Army of Observation, keeping the British penned up and besieged inside Boston. The Massachusetts militia was under the command of General Artemas Ward, and New Hampshire and Connecticut also gave Ward command over their units at Boston. Ward was in overall command during the Battle of Bunker Hill. At the same time as Bunker Hill, in Philadelphia Congress had decided to adopt the army fighting the British, and to make crystal clear the point that the Revolution was continental in scope, involving all the colonies, appointed a Virginian to command the force for which it had now taken responsibility. Thus Washington was made commander of the Continental Army from the moment of its creation. Ward was one of the original four Major Generals appointed in the Continental Army, and as the senior among them, was second in command to Washington. The other Major Generals were Philip Schuyler, Charles Lee, and Israel Putnam.

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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.


Who became commander in chief in the Continental Army?

The Commander and Chief of the Continental Army was General (later, President) George Washington.


When did George Washington become cammander and chief of the Continental Army?

George Washington became commander ad chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775 by the Second Continental Congress.


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.


Before George Washington became president of the United States what was he?

Washington started out as a planter but before he became president he was Major General and Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the revolution.


How Was George Washington A Patriot?

George Washington became a patriot after he join the Virginia military during the French and Indian War, and he became A leader of the army. He was chosen to be the Commander of the Continental Army when the thirteen colonies decided to fight the British. In 1789 George Washington became a President of the United States of America(a wonderful patriot).


When does George Washington take command of the army?

George Washington was comander and chief of the continental army during the American Revolution.


Became commander of the American troops during the Revolutionary War.?

George Washington


Who became commander of the American troops during the Revolutionary War?

benedict arnold


What jobs did George Washington have before he became president?

Before George Washington was President he was the top general in the Continental Army. George Washington was a farmer and surveyor.


Who was the commander of the Revolutionary War that became president?

George Washington is who you are referring to, I believe.


Did George Washington's belong to a movement or group?

George Washington was the leader of the first continental army before he became the first president of the U.S.