THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE
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He knew he lacked strong leadership qualities
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He owned slaves and didn’t want more mouths to feed
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He respected the ideas of democracy in the Declaration of Independence
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -And as his response to Nicola’s letter shows, he had no appetite for monarchy. Thus, even if the story of him refusing to be king is exaggerated, it speaks to some truths. Washington never wanted to be king and was committed to republican ideals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: George Washington did not sign the Declaration of Independence as he was not present at the document’s signing.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many will be shocked to learn that the word “democracy” was neither used in the Declaration of Independence nor in the Constitution. Indeed, the Founding Fathers were anxious and fearful of allowing any form of tyranny, including the tyranny of the majority.
Detailed explanation-4: -Limited government, natural rights, popular sovereignty, republicanism and social contract can all be found in our Declaration.