continental Army
When America was having its problem being surround by the British, the Congress declared, and delegates voted that all the colonies be put immediately into a state of defense. In a fateful step, Congress then declared that the volunteer soldiers in Boston would form a new Continental Army, to which six companies of riflemen would be added, and it authorized salaries for the soldiers. The Continental Army were poorly trained men that couldn’t actually defend themselves. They basically needed a leader. Someone who would have no problem doing this. John Adams proposed George Washington.
This movie clip (below) is a example of how John Adams proposed for George Washington to lead the Continental Army
This movie clip (below) is a example of how John Adams proposed for George Washington to lead the Continental Army
The Congress thought that was a brilliant idea. Later George Washington would actually accept taking lead of the Army.
“Mr president.....I will enter upon the momentous duty and exert every power I possess in the service and for the support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation. But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.”
-From the Writings of George Washington 1775
In his conclusion, he refused all compensation, except for his own expenses, explaining that he had not accepted this position for any pecuniary considerations.
Click the button to see how Washington organized his army!
“Mr president.....I will enter upon the momentous duty and exert every power I possess in the service and for the support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation. But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.”
-From the Writings of George Washington 1775
In his conclusion, he refused all compensation, except for his own expenses, explaining that he had not accepted this position for any pecuniary considerations.
Click the button to see how Washington organized his army!