washington

Question 1

continental army

Answer 1

• was unanimously appointed to command the army
• wore military uniform reguarly which reminded congressmen of his military experience in the 7 years war
• from virginia- a southerner in charge of a new england army was expected to help colonial unity
• wealthy planter- 35,000 acres

Question 2

state of the contiental army

Answer 2

• washington was not impressed
• only 15,000 men
• only 15,000 poorly trained, equipped and disciplined troops fit for duty
• less than 50 cannon, no powder, no trained gunners

Question 3

what did washington do

Answer 3

• incompetent officers were dismissed
• those guilty of misconduct were arrested
• those who remianed were distinguished from ordinary troops by special insignia
• offences such as card playing to desertion were punishable by flagging