John Adams recommended George Washington as commander of the Continental army because

A) he knew that Washington was weighing an offer from Britain to lead its North American forces.
B) he shared Washington's view of the importance of natural rights.
C) he believed that Washington's being a southerner could help unify the colonists.
D) he knew Washington had opposed General Howe's forces cutting down the Liberty Tree.
E) they had an agreement that Adams would then be put in charge of administering the army in the New England colonies.

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Amira Gargett · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  John Adams recommended George Washington as commander of the Continental Army primarily because he believed that appointing a leader from the South (Washington was from Virginia) would help to unify the disparate colonies, which included both northern and southern regions. This strategic decision was aimed at fostering a sense of unity among the colonies in their fight against British rule.

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