What is one relevant supporting detail that supports the
central idea that "Washington was a commander of
troops"?
Highlight details that support the central idea that
"Washington was a commander of troops."
When the Second Continental Congress assembled in
Philadelphia in May 1775, Washington, one of the
Virginia delegates, was elected Commander in Chief of
the Continental Army. On July 3, 1775, at Cambridge,
Massachusetts, he took command of his ill-trained troops
and embarked upon a war that was to last six grueling
years.
"George Washington,"
www.whitehouse.gov
The Second Continental Congress met in May
1775 in Philadelphia.
Washington was a delegate from Virginia.
On July 3, 1775, Washington took command of his
ill-trained troops.
The war lasted for six grueling years.
