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.
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
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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
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