General George Washington, who went on to become the first president of the United States, came out of the Revolutionary War era with the belief that a stronger central government was better than a loose confederation of thirteen separate states. What was it about his Revolutionary War experience that might explain his views?

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Nicholas Becker

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20 September, 14:37

General George Washington, who went on to become the first president of the United States, came out of the Revolutionary War era with the belief that a stronger central government was better than a loose confederation of thirteen separate states. What was it about his Revolutionary War experience that might explain his views?

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Despite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, Washington's strong leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation