WI no Washington in the American Revolution

I have my own opinion on how important George Washington was in winning American independence but I am curious what others think.
How important was Washington?
How would the war go without him?
(assume he dies of sickness after the 7 years war)
 
That would put Charles Lee as Commander in Chief of the Continental forces, which would be.....not good. Best case scenario is that Lee loses status after several defeats and the Continental Congress replaces him with one of the more adept American generals, who manages to turn things around.
 
This could lead to Benedict Arnold being recognized and rewarded for his achievements, so that he does not turn traitor.
 
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