What Made George Washington Great?

Which of the following qualities were attributed to George Washington, making him a trusted leader?

• Political cunning, strategic genius, and oratorical skill.

• Rashness, ambition, and a desire for personal power.

• Courage, integrity, and wisdom.

• Wealth, social status, and a large military following.

What was George Washington's initial role in the American Revolution after the battles of Lexington and Concord?

• He was elected as the first President of the United States.

• He was appointed as the commander of the new rebel army.

• He served as a political theorist, drafting key documents.

• He returned to his farm, refusing to participate.

What action did George Washington take immediately after the Revolutionary War concluded?

• He declared himself king of the new nation.

• He sought to establish a powerful military dictatorship.

• He resigned his military command and returned to his farm.

• He immediately began campaigning for the presidency.

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How did George Washington resolve the Newburgh Rebellion, where officers threatened to take control of the government if they weren't paid?

• He used military force to suppress the rebellion.

• He negotiated a financial settlement with the British.

• He appealed to their patriotism and sacrifices, leading them to declare loyalty to civilian government.

• He resigned his command, leaving the officers to their own devices.