Question

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Which of George Washington's beliefs best explains why he stepped down as leader of the Continental Army?

He believed family was more important than military service, and he wanted to set that example for all soldiers

He knew the Continental Army was not performing as it should, and he stepped down and asked for a more effective leader to take his place

He believed in democracy and a government ruled by the people. Even though this was his greatest moment, he didn't want to make himself a king

While he was commander in chief of the Continental Army

Answer 1

It's C "In 1796, at age 64, Washington longed for the peace of Mount Vernon. The increasing political conflict that pitted Jeffersonians against Hamiltonians strained his ability to be the leader of all the people. Washington’s concept of leadership—doing what was best for the whole country—was rapidly being smothered by partisan bickering between the new political parties. Washington could have had a third term as president. But he chose to step down, once and for all ending the idea that he wanted to be a lifetime king. By giving up political power, he made his final major political contribution to our constitutional form of government."

Answer 2

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