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Who appointed Greene as the commander of the Continental Army in the southern theater?
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George Washington appointed Nathanael Greene as the commander of the Continental Army in the southern theater because he believed that Greene was the best person for the job. Greene was a skilled military leader and strategist, and he had a deep understanding of the challenges facing the Continental Army in the south.
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Greene was part of the colonial opposition to whose revenue policies?
Which battle took place in April 1775 that led to Greene's appointment as a general?
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Are there locations in the United States named after Greene?
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