THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE
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He wanted a Bill of Rights
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He wrote it
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He served as President of the Constitutional Convention
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rising above conflicts between individual states, Washington created an atmosphere that allowed convention members to reach the compromises necessary to create a bold, new government. He stayed relatively quiet, allowing the delegates to debate the foundation of the Constitution amongst themselves.
Detailed explanation-2: -What role did George Washington play in the Constitutional Convention? He authored the Virginia Plan and kept records of the proceedings.
Detailed explanation-3: -George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775. Despite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, his leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation in 1781.