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When Congress urged George Washington to get much needed supplies from civilians why did he refuse?
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George Washington refused to take needed supplies from civilians because he had a great respect for the rule of law. He felt that the role of the government should be to protect the rights of its citizens, and that the rule of law should be followed not only by citizens, but by government as well. To take the supplies needed by force, Washington would have been violating the rights of the citizens from whom he took.
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Who was chosen by the second Continental congress to lead the army?
George WashingtonGeorge Washington
Why was George Washington's job as commander of the Continental Army difficult?
he had untrained volunteers, terms of service were short, congress did not give the army enough supplies
Who named the leader of the Continental Army?
The Second Continental Congress named George Washington as supreme commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.
Why did Washington write to the Continental Congress?
George Washington wanted to publicize issues about war and other problems.
Who elected George Washington President?
He was asked to be the first president by Congress. The United States didn't elect people as we do today. Our founding fathers felt that the population in general was not educated enough to vote so the three branches were elected by Congress.
Why was George Washington's army losing supplies?
Actually, they weren't . Washington was a smart politician. He sent letters to congress stating he needed supplies, but he didn't . He knew if he admitted they were doing good that congress would reduce funding, so to prevent that he told them supplies were low.
What was Whashington's relationship with congress?
George Washington had a difficult relationship with Congress which dated back to the Revolutionary War days when he begged them for supplies that they refused to allocate. As a result, Washington did whatever he could, especially in terms of the military, without Congress.
Who was chosen by the second Continental congress to lead the army?
George WashingtonGeorge Washington
How did George Washington help the continentional army?
George Washington helped the Continental Army by giving them food, supplies,and money.
Who made George Washington the leader of the Continental amry?
George Washington was given command of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
Who did the second continental congress choose to lead the continental army?
George Washington...
Who lead the constitutional congress?
George Washington.
Who leads congress constitution?
George Washington.
Who was the second Continental congress appointed as the commander-in-chief of the colonial army?
George Washington was named leader.
Why was George Washington's job as commander of the Continental Army difficult?
he had untrained volunteers, terms of service were short, congress did not give the army enough supplies
Who was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the colonial army during the second continental congress?
George Washington
When did the congress meet for the first time?
Before George Washington was inaugurated.
