Question

Washington's main objective as President of the United States was to:

maintain his power and get reelected

keep peace between the northern and southern state

establish respect for the office of the Presidency

set up a court similar to that of European monarchs

Answer 1

establish respect for the office of the presidency

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Answer 2

Washington's main objective as President of the United States was to "establish respect for the office of the Presidency" since he was setting a brand-new precedent. He wanted to seem fair and non-tyrannical.