In 1775, who was chosen as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
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The person who became the Commander in Chief was George Washington who later became the First official national U.S President. He was chosen over other candidates because of previous military experience in the French and Indian war in which he had great success and that people were hoping that someone who was from Virginia, the center of much of the conflict, would be able to united the colonist.
George Washington was chosen as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775, during the Second Continental Congress held in Philadelphia. He was selected due to his military experience and strong leadership qualities, becoming a pivotal figure in the American Revolutionary War. His leadership helped establish the United States as an independent nation.
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