THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE
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Question
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What were the personal concerns that George Washington had about becoming the first President of the United States?
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His age and lack of political experience, as well as the many difficult problems that the nation faced.
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He was upset that he was only paid $25, 000 per year as President.
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He wasn’t sure that he was qualified to be Commander in chief of the Armed Forces.
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He wasn’t sure that he had the support of the people.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Washington did not really want to be president Yet, his dreams of a tranquil retirement were at odds with his peers and the American people at large.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -George Washington’s Failures During his time as president, George Washington encountered many challenges, including establishing a new system of government, facing enormous financial debt from the War of Independence, and disagreement about how to proceed with regards to foreign policy and domestic conflicts.
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