The Leadership of Washington

ExperienceServed as a surveyor in his

youthCommanded colonial

forces in the French and Indian War

Virginia planter and aristocrat

Experience

Respected and admired by most patriots

In order to be made commander in chief he appeared in uniform before the First Continental Congress

Problems beyond leadership

Report to congressRequested funds from

congressKeeping up moraleSymbol of stability

Military leadership

Not a great leaderLost more battles than he

wonKnew when/where to attackStrategy – War of attrition

Don’t Lose