George Washington elected as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Alexander Hamilton joined the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. He obtained his position as aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to General Washington.
In 1776, Hamilton became the captain of an artillery company. His knowledge in artillery tactics and military drills impressed officers in the Continental Army. He received an offer to serve as military aid for William Alexander. He also received an offer from George Washington which he accepted, that earned him a lieutenant colonel.
Two major points of the Declaration Of Independence is that is contains the idea that the government <span>must be set up to safeguard the first three conditions, equality and it creates a new form of government.</span>
