Question

the following passage comes from a letter from john adams to his wife, abigail, on june 17, 1775. read the passage. then answer the question. i can now inform you that the congress have made choice of the modest and virtuous, the amiable, generous and brave george washington, to be general of the american army.... this appointment will have a great effect, in cementing and securing the union of these colonies. the continent is really in earnest in defending the country. virtuous: good, honest, moral amiable: likeable which did john adams expect george washington to do? expand the colonies across the continent unite the colonies help the colonies build new roads destroy the colonies

Explanation:

The passage states that Washington's appointment as General will "have a great effect, in cementing and securing the Union of these Colonies" and notes the continent is serious about defending the country. The other options are not mentioned or are contrary to the text.

Answer:

unite the colonies