2. Aligning With Colonial Interests Over British Allegiance
George Washington’s transition from a British officer to a colonial advocate was a significant risk, potentially exposing him to charges of treason. During the 1760s and 1770s, as tensions with Britain escalated, Washington became an early supporter of the patriot cause. He joined fellow Virginia delegates in adopting a nonimportation agreement in 1774, signaling a shift in loyalty from the Crown to colonial interests. This transformation set him on a collision course with established authority, highlighting his commitment to colonial rights. (mountvernon.org)
