Question

who was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the continental army by the second continental congress?
a. benjamin franklin
b. george washington
c. thomas jefferson
d. john adams

Explanation:

To answer this, we recall historical facts: The Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington as the Commander - in - Chief of the Continental Army. Benjamin Franklin was involved in diplomacy, Thomas Jefferson was a key figure in drafting the Declaration of Independence, and John Adams was a statesman but not the Commander - in - Chief of the Continental Army.

Answer:

b. George Washington