The next year, Washington led Virginia troops on a mission
to enforce the colony's claim to the land on the Ohio River.
George Washington was given command of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
On July 3, 1775 George Washington was assigned the role of commander in chief of the Continental Army. He was assigned this role by the second Continental Congress of which he was a delegate representing Virginia.
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The Second Continental Congress named George Washington as supreme commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.
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George Washington was selected to form and lead the continental army.
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NovaNet Answer: Washington was an experienced officer.