Why Didn't George Washington Become a King?

What typical historical pattern did George Washington defy after the American Revolution?

• Forming a new political party

• Establishing a new religion

• Becoming a king

• Conquering new territories

What was George Washington's attitude towards power, according to John Adams?

• Aggressive and controlling

• Indifferent and passive

• Noble and disinterested

• Ambitious and self-serving

Why did Colonel Lewis Nicola suggest Washington become a king?

• To maintain peace and stability

• To establish a new religion

• To expand American territories

• To ensure military dominance

What was a key reason the American people did not want a monarchy?

• Commitment to self-governance and freedom

• Desire for a strong central government

• Belief in hereditary rule

• Preference for foreign leadership

Which document famously stated that 'all men are created equal'?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

What did Alexis De Tocqueville observe about American society?

• It was indifferent to politics

• It was dominated by monarchy

• It was deeply engaged in self-governance

• It was resistant to change

How does the American concept of power differ from that of a monarchy?

• Power flows from the people upwards

• Power is centralized in a single ruler

• Power is based on military strength

• Power is inherited through family lines

Why was it practically impossible to establish a religious justification for monarchy in America?

• Uniform religious beliefs

• Absence of religious institutions

• Lack of religious diversity

• Diverse Christian denominations

What was a practical reason against establishing a monarchy in the United States?

• The need for a state religion

• The absence of a national currency

• The lack of military resources

• The vast and varied geography

What was a significant issue with Washington potentially becoming a king?

• He was unpopular with the public

• He was not a natural-born citizen

• He lacked military experience

• He had no heirs