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Q: Why was the new army called Washingtons ragtag band of rebels?
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What is Washington's ragtag band of rebels?

I assume the phrase refers to the Colonial army. As the war progressed the army became better trained and somewhat better equipped, but perhaps "ragtag" still applied. They were certainly a band of rebels.


What is a ragtag?

One definition is: A ragtag army is a disreputable or disorganized group.


What was the confederate army called by the union?

The Rebels.


What was the army of the south called in the civil army?

Johnny Rebels NEW RESPONDENT The Confederate Army (CSA Army)


What was the northern army called during the civil war?

Confederate army was the name. They were also called Rebels too.


Why is Washington's army called ragtag?

This was because at that time, the colonies had no professional full-time army to do battle; it was made up of civilian volunteers, most farmers and uneducated.


How do you use the word unite?

We must unite our ragtag forces if we are to succeed against the imperialist army!


did rebels fight with the union army?

The Rebels were the South. They fought against the North, i.e. the Union army.


What was washingtons army title?

Commander In Chief of Continental Army (Commanding General)


Did Washingtons army cross any waterways?

yes they did


Where did washingtons troops trap Cornwallis's army at?

Yorktown


Where did washingtons troops trap Cornwallis's army?

Yorktown