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What were some of the circumstances operating against George Washington as he fought the Revolutionary War?

In addition to initially being out-manned, outgunned, and out-maneuvered by the British Army, George Washington was handicapped by a worthless currency (the Continental Dollar gave rise to the expression "not worth a Continental'), traitors like Gen Benedict Arnold, and citizens who were ambivalent to victory (New Jersey- 'a den of rascals').


How did Nathanael Greene contribute to the American Revolution?

Nathaniel Greene started the American Revolution as a low ranking officer, but was promoted and eventually became one of George Washington's most reliable officers. He was in charge of defending Fort Washington from General Lee, but did not lose Washington's trust when the fort fell in 1776. He became Quartermaster General, but resigned from this post soon after when it became apparent that he was not able to agree with Congress over matters like supplying the troops.


How did George Washington get the British to pull out of Boston?

George Washington and his continental army surrounded Boston with unloaded cannons. The British were unaware that they were empty, and they evacuated the city.then Washington took all of their cell phones


What American leader helped the US gain freedom from England?

George Washington Alot of them helped like George Washington who commanded the contiental army and Thomas Jefferson who wrothe the decralation of independence.


How does George Washington influence people in a positive way?

George Washington was enormously influential; the Revolutionary War would have failed without his leadership, and he also confirmed that independent America would be a republic rather than a monarchy.