The Conway Cabal and George Washington's Leadership

What were the two main challenges George Washington faced in 1777?

• The French army and the Spanish navy

• The British Redcoats and internal political threats

• Native American alliances and British spies

• Economic hardships and lack of supplies

Who was the Continental Army General with ambitions to replace Washington?

• John Adams

• Horatio Gates

• Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Conway

What role did Thomas Conway play in the political maneuverings against Washington?

• He was a British spy

• He was appointed Inspector General of the Board of War

• He was a member of Congress

• He led the French forces

How did Washington respond to the political threat posed by the Conway Cabal?

• He ignored the threat completely

• He launched a military coup

• He sought support from Congress and Lafayette

• He resigned from his position

What was the outcome of the Conway Cabal?

• The Cabal succeeded in dividing Congress

• Conway resigned and Washington retained his position

• The British gained control of the Continental Army

• Washington was replaced as Commander-in-Chief