What were the reasons that George Washington supported the revolution ???
Like other Patriots, George felt that Britain was impinging upon the freedom of the colonists. A minor, yet interesting point, is that Washington had greatly wanted to become a commisioned officer in the British Army. He served them well in the French and Indian Wars and felt slighted to have not received a commision. Also, Washington had quite an ego and craved prestige. His social status and impressive military background made him the perfect choice to command the Continental Army, which gave him the prestige he craved. Washington was a great man who wanted others to see him as great as well.
