Question

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

Answer 1

A. His reputation among the delegates.

Washington was universally respected for his leadership in the Revolutionary War, his integrity, and his stature as a unifying, impartial figure, so delegates unanimously chose him to preside over the Convention.