USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From 1787 to 1789, as the Constitution was submitted for ratification by the states, most Americans assumed that George Washington would be the first president.

Detailed explanation-2: -Washington believed that it was necessary to strike a delicate balance between making the presidency powerful enough to function effectively in a national government, while also avoiding any image of establishing a monarchy or dictatorship.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: George Washington did not want to be president because he wanted to return to the life a planter. He felt he had fulfilled his duty to the newly-established nation and now wanted to enjoy rest as a private citizen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Washington was both an obvious first choice for president and possibly the only truly viable choice. He was both a national hero and the favorite son of Virginia, the largest state at the time.

Detailed explanation-5: -Although he was hesitant to attend the Constitutional Convention, he ultimately presided over it and became a symbol of leadership and virtue. As the first president, Washington was cautious about wielding too much power and wanted to create a strong but balanced government.