Can someone answer this question please please help me I really need it if it’s correct I will mark you brainliest .

Answer:
catapult means propel
Explanation:
a catapult is basically used to propel something into the air hope this helps:)
Answer:
Improve
Explanation:
Usually I would think the world catapult means to propel something, but in this case/sentence, it's talking about improving George Washington's rank in the army.