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Was George Read a part of the Continental Army?

yes george was a part of the continetal army


Why was it dangerous for small farmers to sell to the Continental Army?

During the Revolutionary War, anyone who helped the continental army was considered by the British to be part of the revolution and hence a criminal, who could be executed for treason against the British crown. So, even to do business with the continental army could be construed to be a crime.


Was john Rutledge part of the continental congress?

Yes, John Rutledge was a member of the Continental Congress. He served as a delegate from South Carolina and participated in the First Continental Congress in 1774 and the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1776. Rutledge was also instrumental in drafting South Carolina's first state constitution and played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War efforts.


Why there was no signature of G Washington on the Declaration of Independence?

The reason in part that he did not sign it was that he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army more than a year before and was therefore at the time with the army in New York City.


How did john Howe die in the revolutionary war?

John Howe, a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, died at the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. He was serving in the Continental Army and was killed in action during the intense fighting. His death was part of the larger conflict between American forces and British troops in a pivotal moment of the war.

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Was George Read a part of the Continental Army?

yes george was a part of the continetal army


Was Jonathan Dayton a member of the continental army?

yes he was part of the continental army after he graduated from New Jersey College


Why was Casmir Pulaski important to the Continental Army?

Casimir Pulaski was an important part of the Continental Army because he helped train the army. He became a leader of the army and organized and trained the soldiers.


Were the Colonists a part of the Continental Army?

Yes. Colonists were in the Continental army. They wanted to create the United States of America. They were also paid about 25$ a year.


What did John Dickinson have to do with the Declaration of Independence?

John Dickinson was one of several delegates from Pennsylvania to the Second Continental Congress during the debate over declaring independence from Great Britain. He was against declaring independence, because he believed that the problems between the colonies and Great Britain could be reconciled and the colonies could remain part of the British empire. He favored remaining part of the empire because the colonies would enjoy continued protection from Great Britain from other colonial powers such as France and Spain. He also believed that the colonies could not possibly win a war against Great Britain with its large army and navy. Even though the Pennsylvania delegation eventually approved the resolution for independence and the Declaration of Independence itself, John Dickinson did not sign it.


How did the colonial government fund the Continental Army for the most part?

By forming Continental Airlines. The funds from this helped us win the war.


Why was it dangerous for small farmers to sell to the Continental Army?

During the Revolutionary War, anyone who helped the continental army was considered by the British to be part of the revolution and hence a criminal, who could be executed for treason against the British crown. So, even to do business with the continental army could be construed to be a crime.


True or False young men were anxious to be part of a rebellion and joined the continental army?

true


Why do you think the militiamen surrounded the British in Boston?

New England militiamen-who later became part of the Continental Army-surrounded the town of Boston, Massachusetts, to prevent movement by the British Army garrisoned within. So the americans tried to fight them off.


Political offices Committees George Washington took part in?

George Washington was the delegate to the First Continental Congress from Virginia. He went on to be the delegate to the Second Continental Congress. He was also the Commander-in-Chief of the continental Army as well as the first President of the United States.


Who was chosen as the commanding general of the Continental Army?

George Washington went to congress in a tailored blue wool uniform with brass buttons to become commander of American forces. He cited his experience as a British officer in the French and Indian war as a good reason they needed him. At over six feet, with red hair, and in his uniform he must have made a real sight and very convincing. He had an interesting combination of real life experience and the wealthy plantation owner as part of his resume'.


Why there was no signature of G Washington on the Declaration of Independence?

The reason in part that he did not sign it was that he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army more than a year before and was therefore at the time with the army in New York City.