When promoted to the status of colonelcy, at age 22, France “drove his 350 men into the Great Meadows fort [...and...] compelled him to surrender.” (Nevins and Graff). In under one unprepared day near the battlefield, Washington had 100 wounded or assassinated soldiers; this was one quarter of his troops. Furthermore, Washington learned from his mistakes; the following year, Washington took the wise decision to look up to an experienced general. After the Battle of Monongahela, when he accepted a new commission of colonel, Washington repeatedly made requests for an “ attack be made on Fort Duquesne” (Chase). When the British engaged on Washington's request and scattered the French towards Canada, Washington became the well-known soldier. He returned to Virginia and started to train other armies and soldiers with his courage and patience. Washington is well-known today for not only his presidency, but his early military leadership that turned him into a …show more content…
Washington’s gratified life had been interrupted by royal affairs and he started to take action. To instruct Washington’s troops he decided to “consider using force to maintain the liberty of the colonies” (Chase). The colonist were deeply disturbed when the British created from the Townshend Acts; Washington's reaction to the act to form an association to boycott the Townshend Acts with George Mason. Catastrophe rose between Britain and America when the British closed off the Boston port after the event of The Boston Tea Party. After Virginia legislatures had been dismissed by Lord Dunmore regarding his actions, seven representatives (one being Washington) were elected to attend the First Continental Congress. During that assembly, Washington’s “quiet common sense impressed people” (Chase). George Washington's previous military and political knowledge made an impression on the Continental Congress and got Washington an invitation to the Second Continental Congress meeting. During the debate on colonial complication George wanted to avoid conflict of war with Britain, but unfortunately, knowing enemies there had to be some sort of last minute strategy plan; Washington appointed a New York City military and found helpful battlefield tips. Washington had intelligent plans prepared for any situation thrown at him; his actions led him to elected by the Congress to become commander in