In what ways did General George Washington inspire and serve as a example for the soldiers and officers of the Continental Army?
Please select all that are true below. Question 16 options: He often paid and fed them men with his own money Lived in a tent just as the other men in the army were doing He often put up with the same hardships and privations that his soldiers did He was well educated and selected only those men that were well educated and wealthy to lead He accepted no pay and asked only to be paid for his expenses He worked to set an example of how a soldier and officer should act at all times He showed extreme bravery and was known to lead from the front and expose himself to enemy fire
The correct answers are A) He often paid and fed them men with his own money, C) He often put up with the same hardships and privations that his soldiers did, and G) He showed extreme bravery and was known to lead from the front and expose himself to enemy fire.
Explanation:
General George Washington was appointed to command the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and won the military conflict for American independence even after coming victorious in only three of the nine major battles. George Washington became a key element to win this struggle since he was responsible for holding his army together considering all the issues they had to face, from starvation to disputes between the generals. Washington served as an inspiration for his soldiers by being a great leader and enduring many hardships.
