What compromise did George Washington make with Congress about paying soldiers' pensions for their service?

He convinced Congress that no pay was necessary.
He convinced Congress to give them five full years of pay.
He convinced Congress to double their pay.
He convinced Congress to pay ten full years of pay.

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George Washington made a compromise with Congress to give soldiers five full years of pay as a pension for their service. Therefore, the correct answer is: He convinced Congress to give them five full years of pay.