Washington longed to retire to his fields at Mount Vernon. But he soon realized that the Nation under its Articles of Confederat
ion was not functioning well, so he became a prime mover in the steps leading to the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. When the new Constitution was ratified, the Electoral College unanimously elected Washington President. —“George Washington,”
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What is the best summary of the paragraph?
Washington became the first US president. He helped lead the Constitutional Convention. The Electoral College saw him as the clear leader.
Washington wanted to retire to Mount Vernon. Washington had founded the Electoral College, which made him the best choice for president.
Washington disliked the Articles of Confederation. He wanted to lead Philadelphia. Washington was a surprise and disputed pick by the Electoral College.
the answer is:Washington became the first US president. He helped lead the Constitutional Convention. The Electoral College saw him as the clear leader.
