USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
George Washington is considered the foremost of America’s founding fathers. In this context, what does “foremost” mean?
A
Most important
B
oldest
C
smartest
D
strongest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NARRATOR: President George Washington has been labeled “Father of His Country” because of the great role he played in the founding of the United States. He commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution, led the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution, and served as the country’s first president.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. George Washington. George Washington was a constant source of support and leadership during the fight for independence. He served as leader of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, and most importantly was the first president of the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -George Washington is often called the “Father of His Country.” He not only served as the first president of the United States, but he also commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–83) and presided over the convention that drafted the U.S. Constitution.

Detailed explanation-4: -In its most basic sense, the term ‘’Founding Fathers” describes the men who helped found, or establish, the United States of America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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