George Washington was appointed as commander in chief by:
A. the First Continental Congress
B. the Second Continental Congress
C. neither

The right answer is B.

Explanation:

The Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence and was the temporary government of the 13 colonies. It appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief on June 19 , 1775. His military experience was taken into account and was the decisive reason for his appointment. There was hope that he would be able to unite the colonies for the common cause.  He assumed command of the Continental Army in Cambridge on July 3, 1775.

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