Question

Why was George Washington unanimously chosen to act as the president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
A.
his economic standing among his peers
B.
his experience as a foreign diplomat
C.
his reputation among the delegates
D.
his previous political writings

Answer 1

C. his reputation among the delegates

Washington's leadership in the Revolutionary War, personal integrity, and national stature made him a unifying, respected figure—so delegates unanimously chose him to preside over the Convention.