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Who was unanimously chosen to command the Continental Army in 1775?

George Washington.

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  1. Thomas Jefferson
  2. George Washington ✔
  3. John Adams

Why: The Second Continental Congress unanimously selected George Washington as commander-in-chief.

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Answer: George Washington. The Second Continental Congress unanimously selected George Washington as commander-in-chief.

  1. History of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States
    unanimously selected George Washington as its commander-in-chief
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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