Question

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

Question 9 options:

Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States


Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union


The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution


The United States had large debts from the American Revolution

Answer 1

When George Washington became president, one of the significant problems he encountered was that **the United States had large debts from the American Revolution**. This financial issue was compounded by difficulties in establishing a new government and the need for a strong financial system. Washington also faced challenges regarding the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation, but the specific mention of debts is a prominent issue during his presidency.