I think they elected him because he was a military hero, and contributed to the United States winning the Revolutionary War.
wh did americans select george washington as there first president?
Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
President George Washington selected Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State.
He seemed like a good Idea at the time
Andrew Ellicott
Americans selected George Washington as the first president due to his leadership during the Revolutionary War, which earned him widespread respect and admiration. His reputation as a unifying figure and commitment to the principles of liberty and democracy made him an ideal candidate to lead the newly formed nation. Additionally, Washington's willingness to step away from power after serving two terms set a precedent for future presidents, reinforcing the democratic ideals of the republic.
No. He thought is should have been Philadelphia.
The Electoral College unanimously selected George Washington as the first President of the United States in 1789. He was re-elected in 1792, also receiving unanimous support. Washington remains the only president in U.S. history to have received 100% of the electoral votes in both elections.
Well, honey, George Washington was chosen as the first president of the United States because he was a badass general during the Revolutionary War, and the founding fathers saw him as a unifying figure. Plus, let's be real, the man had some serious charisma and leadership skills. So, they were like, "Hey George, you wanna be our first prez?" And he was like, "Sure, why the hell not?" And the rest is history.
to select George Washington to head the army.