George Washington was chosen commander of the colonial armies because he
a. was widely recognized as a military genius.
b. had been a successful militia commander in the recent French and Indian war.
c. was from a southern colony.
d. was a colonial aristocrat.
e. was a symbol and rallying point.
c, d, e
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