As commander of the Continental army,George Washington
A) saw Congress leave all important military decisions up to his judgment.
B) had no shortage of Americans willing to volunteer to fight the British.
C) was admired, respected, and trusted by nearly all Patriots.
D) was an early critic of independence.
E) had no previous actual military experience.

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George Washington was highly respected and trusted by most Patriots. He was chosen to be the commander of the Continental army in large part because of his leadership qualities, military experience, and reputation for honesty and integrity. While Congress did sometimes interfere with his decisions, Washington was still the primary military leader and made numerous important strategic decisions throughout the Revolutionary War.

As Commander of the Continental Army,George Washington