Why was george washington chosen to lead the continental army ?

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.

Asuffragette was a member of militant women's organisations in the early 20th century who, under the banner "votes for women", fought for the right to vote in public elections, known as women's suffrage.

He issued the emancipation proclamation. it started changing slavery, and eventually lead to the freedom of slaves.