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In addition to initially being out-manned, outgunned, and out-maneuvered by the British Army, George Washington was handicapped by a worthless currency (the Continental Dollar gave rise to the expression "not worth a Continental'), traitors like Gen Benedict Arnold, and citizens who were ambivalent to victory (New Jersey- 'a den of rascals').

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George Washington was a what in the war against England?

A General in the Revolutionary Army


Who was leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

General George Washington led the Continental Army and the states' militias in the war against England.


Why did Washington refuse to help french with war against Britain?

George Washington refused to help France in its war against Britain primarily due to his commitment to neutrality. He believed that the United States should avoid entangling alliances and focus on its own national interests, particularly in consolidating the newly formed nation. Additionally, the U.S. was still recovering from the Revolutionary War and lacked the military resources to intervene effectively. Washington's stance was solidified in his Farewell Address, where he warned against foreign alliances that could lead to conflict.


Why did Washington crossed the Delaware river?

George Washington crossed the Delaware River during December 25â??26, 1776. He did this as a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.


What was the war associated with George Washington?

George Washington was involved in the French and Indian war and The revolutionary war. The French and Indian war was about Britain fighting with the French over land west of the Appalachian mountains. Indians were involved as allies of the French because the French was trappers who traded with the Indians unlike the British who settled and took over the land. Washington was a minor officer for the British in this war, but gained some valuable military experience. The Revolutionary war was about the colonists fighting for independence against Britain. George Washington was the supreme commander of the colonial forces that won independence from Britain and made him a hero.

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George Washington was a what in the war against England?

A General in the Revolutionary Army


How did George Washington serve your country?

George Washington was a revolutionary soldier fighting against the British. He was also the first president of the United States.


What army was George Washington Commander-in-Chief?

George Washington was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War against Britain.


What are 3 world events that were happening while Martha Washington was alive?

revolutionary war against france


How was George Washington in the Revolutionary War?

he was intelligent because he faute against is own then switch back to his own kind


Who was leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

General George Washington led the Continental Army and the states' militias in the war against England.


What was George Washington's biggest problem whlie he was presidents?

He was accustomed to operating as a General and American beauracracy had limits against the president


Who is the US's national hero?

George Washington and the four fathers were the US's national hero because George Washington led the Revolutionary War against the British to gain their independence from King George.


Who is the US national hero?

George Washington and the four fathers were the US's national hero because George Washington led the Revolutionary War against the British to gain their independence from King George.


Who fought against one another in the revolutionary?

In the Revolutionary War the U.S. was fighting against the British for their freedom.


How well did General George Washington perform during the revolutionary war?

He performed very well. With all the factors going against him and he still won the war.


Why was the revolutionary was called the revolutionary war?

because it was a revolution against the king