Question

Which statement is most characteristic of George Washington?

He established the custom of using the heads of various departments for his personal advisers.
He was responsible for creating a national bank.
He favored a strong role for the United States in foreign affairs.

Answer 1

Which statement is most characteristic of George Washington?

He established the custom of using the heads of various departments for his personal advisers.

Answer 2

The statement that is most characteristic of George Washington would be that "He established the custom of using the heads of various departments for his personal advisers," since this created the idea of a "cabinet". He was very much against US involvement in foreign affairs.