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Which general became too ill to lead, resulting in Montgomery taking command?

  • George Washington

  • Horatio Gates

  • Philip Schuyler

  • Nathanael Greene

Answer

**Philip Schuyler, an American general during the Revolutionary War, fell severely ill and was forced to relinquish command of the Northern Department to General Richard Montgomery.** Schuyler's illness prevented him from leading the crucial invasion of Canada, leading to his resignation and Montgomery's assumption of command.
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