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Teaching Washington Becomes President

Washington Becomes President

With the Constitution ratified by the states, Washington knew he would be called to serve again. As expected, he was everyone’s choice to be the nation’s first president. He would serve the republic again to make sure the new nation got off to a good start.

Core Knowledge
Core Knowledge Foundation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why was George Washington chosen to be the first president of the United States?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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