At the age of 20 this future general was confident that he would make an efficient adjutant (Major), though he was then without military experience. In November 1752 he was appointed adjutant of the southern district of Virginia by Governor Robert Dinwiddie.
- William Howe
- George Mason
- Edward Braddock
- George Washington
Answer
The correct answer is D) George Washington.
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