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George Washington's Attitude
George Washington is the most infamous Revolutionary War general. It’s surprising to discover that he did maintain a strong dedicated attitude toward the war. He served in various armies during the French and Indian War, which made him one of the most experienced individuals the colonies had. Therefore, the revolutionary leaders nominated him to lead the Continental Army. Today, many assume he accepted the position of general for the Continental army with open arms. Surprisingly, he showed much hesitation toward the position. This paper examines how George Washington’s attitude evolved from an apprehensive individual to a confident and devoted leader.

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