The Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775. Washington was selected over other candidates such as John Hancock based on his previous military experience and the hope that a leader from Virginia could help unite the colonies.
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After 1491, the entire peninsula was controlled by Christian rulers. The conquest was followed by a series of edicts (1499–1526) which forced the conversions of Muslims in Spain, who were later expelled from the Iberian peninsula by the decrees of King Philip III in 1609.
Explanation:
- proved that articles of confederation too weak because they couldn't collect taxes to raise army
- people began calling for stronger govt and Constitution was created
The railroad decreased transportation time across the United States from about six months to roughly "one week," which was incredibly important in terms of settlement and business in the west. <span><span>
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