Prior to his inauguration as president of the United States, George Washington often said, "I walk on untrodden ground," indicating that he understood that

Question

A.
very few people would ever serve in the same capacity.

B.
his time in office would shape the role of the presidency.

C.
serving as president would require a great deal of work.

D.
he would need to acquire new territory for the country.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. his time in office would shape the role of the presidency.

George Washington was aware that he was setting precedents and establishing the practices and norms for the presidency, as he was the first person to hold this office in the new United States.