Question

Which of these sentences would best express the MAIN IDEA of a presentation about George Washington's life?

A) George Washington was a very tall man, especially for the time period in which he lived.
B) George Washington and his troops stayed over the winter in Valley Forge to prepare for war with the British.
Eliminate
C) George Washington was the first President of the United States and one of the greatest leaders in our country's history.
D) During the Farewell Address he gave before leaving office, President George Washington warned against political parties.

Answer 1

Explanation: The answer is C. George Washington was the first President of the United States and one of the greatest leaders in our country's history.

Answer 2

answer C, all of the other answers talk about events that happened or that he was tall, but answer C really talks about what he did in his life and why he was so important