Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?

The video explores an alternative history where George Washington becomes a monarch instead of a president. It examines three potential scenarios for succession, considering Washington's lack of biological children and his family background. The scenarios include the Custis Lee line, the senior line, and the Mount Vernon line, each with its own hypothetical lineage and outcomes. The video emphasizes the speculative nature of these scenarios and aims to provide a fun exploration of history.

What is the main purpose of the video discussing George Washington as a monarch?

• To explore alternative history for fun and education

• To provide a biography of George Washington

• To criticize the idea of monarchy

• To propose a serious historical theory

Who was the first member of the Washington family to settle in America?

• George Washington

• Lawrence Washington

• John Washington

• Augustine Washington

What was the name of George Washington's estate that he inherited?

• Mount Vernon

• White House

• Blenheim Palace

• Monticello

In the Custis Lee line scenario, who would have been George Washington's successor?

• His nephew, Bushrod Washington

• His biological son

• His adopted son, George Washington Park Custis

• His brother, Lawrence Washington

Which historical figure would have been the royal consort in the Custis Lee line scenario?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• Robert E. Lee

What is the basis for the Senior line scenario?

• George Washington's military achievements

• George Washington's will

• Biological descendants of George Washington's father

• Adopted children of George Washington

In the Senior line scenario, what system of succession is likely adopted?

• Absolute primogeniture

• Elective monarchy

• Male preference primogeniture

• Cognatic primogeniture

What is the Mount Vernon line scenario based on?

• George Washington's stepchildren

• George Washington's political beliefs

• George Washington's will and estate

• George Washington's military career

Who was the first person in the Washington family, other than George, to hold a high-ranking government position?

• John Washington

• Lawrence Washington

• Bushrod Washington

• Augustine Washington

Which line of succession is considered the most plausible by the narrator?

• Senior line

• Mount Vernon line

• Custis Lee line

• None of the above