Question

Why did George Washington resign from the British army

Answer 1

Washington resigned from the British Army for good. Continuing to serve with his men was clearly his preference, but he could no longer do so.

Answer 2

Because Congress had granted Washington powers that were equivalent to those of a dictator, he could have taken solitary control of the newly founded nation. Instead, on December 23, 1783, only a couple of months after the treaty of Paris was signed, Washington resigned.