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What was George Washington's role in the adoption and ratification of the Constitution of the United States?
What was George Washington's role in the adoption and ratification of the Constitution of the United States?
- He opposed the Constitution and did not participate in its adoption and ratification.
- He played a significant role in adopting and ratifying the Constitution of the United States. (correct)
- He played a minor role in the adoption and ratification of the Constitution.
- He was not involved in the adoption and ratification of the Constitution.
How many times was George Washington elected president by the Electoral College?
How many times was George Washington elected president by the Electoral College?
- Once
- Twice (correct)
- Four times
- Three times
What was George Washington's stance on slavery?
What was George Washington's stance on slavery?
- He had a complicated relationship with slavery and signed laws passed by Congress that both protected and curtailed slavery. (correct)
- He was an abolitionist who fought for the freedom of all slaves.
- He did not have any stance on slavery.
- He was a slave owner who fully supported the institution of slavery.
Which religious group was George Washington a member of?
Which religious group was George Washington a member of?
What is George Washington's Farewell Address known for?
What is George Washington's Farewell Address known for?
What is the highest rank in the U.S. Army that George Washington was posthumously promoted to?
What is the highest rank in the U.S. Army that George Washington was posthumously promoted to?
What did George Washington do in regards to Native Americans during the Revolutionary War and the Northwest Indian War?
What did George Washington do in regards to Native Americans during the Revolutionary War and the Northwest Indian War?
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- George Washington was the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
- He led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
- Washington played a significant role in adopting and ratifying the Constitution of the United States, which replaced the Articles of Confederation in 1789.
- He was twice elected president by the Electoral College unanimously and implemented a strong, well-financed national government.
- Washington was a slave owner who had a complicated relationship with slavery and signed laws passed by Congress that both protected and curtailed slavery.
- He endeavored to assimilate Native Americans into the Anglo-American culture and waged military campaigns against Native American nations during the Revolutionary War and the Northwest Indian War.
- Washington was a member of the Anglican Church and the Freemasons and supported broad religious freedom.
- He has been memorialized by monuments, a federal holiday, various media depictions, geographical locations including the national capital, the State of Washington, stamps, and currency.
- Washington's Farewell Address on September 19, 1796, is widely regarded as a preeminent statement on republicanism.
- He is widely regarded as one of the greatest U.S. presidents and was posthumously promoted to the rank of General of the Armies, the highest rank in the U.S. Army.
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